Kick in the Pants award 2009

Metropolitan Police Service

For continuing use of jargon and gobbledygook in public information.

Pat on the Back award 2009

Scottish Police Federation (SPF)

For their unanimous vote at the SPF 2009 Annual Conference to use of plain English throughout the force.

Chrissie Maher 30th anniversary award

Irish Life

For outstanding commitment to clarity and honesty in an organisation‟s public communications.

Plain English Communicator 2009

Ashbourne Radio

For clear, spoken public communications from an individual or organisation.