Scottish Gaelic Awards
Cathy MacDonald presenting the 2014 Scottish Gaelic Awards
The Scottish Gaelic Awards (Scottish Gaelic: Duaisean Gàidhlig na h-Alba, [ˈt̪uəʃən kaːlɪkʲ nə hal̪ˠapə] to people who have made significant contributions to the Gaelic language. They are organised by Bòrd na Gàidhlig in partnership with Media Scotland (primarily the Daily Record) and also sponsored by Education Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise with support from the Western Isles Council.[1][2]
Award winners
2015
| Awarded to | Category |
|---|---|
| John Angus MacKay | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Dr John MacInnes | Best Contribution Award |
| Cuach na Cloinne | Sport Award |
| Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath | Gaelic as an Economic Asset |
| Linda MacLeod | Young Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Pròiseact nan Ealan | Arts & Culture Award |
| Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba | Community, Heritage & Tourism Award |
| Ceòlas | International Award |
| e-Stòras | Innovation in Education Award |
| Ceitidh Smith | Learner Award |
| Blas Festival | Event Award |
2014[3]
In 2014 the former Workplace Initiative Award was replaced by the Gaelic as an Economic Asset category.
| Awarded to | Category |
|---|---|
| Katie Anne (Nan) MacDonald | Best Contribution Award |
| Dolina Ross | Sport Award |
| Ceòlas | Gaelic as an Economic Asset |
| Coinneach Mac a' Ghobhainn | Young Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Gairm nan Gaidheal | Arts & Culture Award |
| Comunn Eachdraidh Nis | Community, Heritage & Tourism Award |
| Michael Bauer | International Award |
| Laura Howitt | Innovation in Education Award |
| Jackie Mullen | Learner Award |
| Deasbad BT Alba | Event Award |
2013[3]
| Awarded to | Category |
|---|---|
| Beathag Mhoireasdan | Best Contribution Award |
| Colm O' Rua | Sport Award |
| Fiona Dunn | Workplace Initiative Award |
| Alasdair MacPhee | Young Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award |
| The Campbells of Greepe | Arts & Culture Award |
| Shawbost Community in association Iomairt Ghàidhlig Iar Thuath Leòdhais | Community, Heritage & Tourism Award |
| Mìchael Klevenhaus | International Award |
| Class 4/5 Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis recipe book | Innovation in Education Award |
| Gàidhlig Dumgal | Learner Award |
| Na Mo Chuid Aodaich | Event Award |
See also
References
- ↑ Lynas, Lisa. "Rewarding all aspects of the Gaelic language and culture across the length and breadth of the country.". Scottish Gaelic Awards. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "Bòrd na Gàidhlig to sponsor Gaelic Awards". Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. August 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- 1 2 "Winners & Finalists". Scottish Gaelic Awards. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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