Scottish Gaelic Awards

The Scottish Gaelic Awards (Scottish Gaelic: Duaisean Gàidhlig na h-Alba [ˈt̪uəʃən ˈkaːlɪkʲ nə ˈhal̪ˠapə] 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]

Cathy MacDonald presenting the 2014 Scottish Gaelic Awards

Award winners

2016[3]

Awarded to Category
Seumas WatsonBest Contribution Award
Anna NicSuainLifetime Achievement Award
Museum nan EileanGaelic as an Economic Asset
Shannon CowieYoung Gaelic Ambassador of the Year
Theatre gu LeòrArts and Culture Award
B’ eòlach do Sheanair airCommunity, Heritage, and Tourism Award
Àdhamh Ó BroinInternational Award
Ruairidh MacIlleathainInnovation in Education Award
Beag air BheagLearner Award
Siuthad! ("Go on!")Event Award

2015

Awarded to Category
John Angus MacKayLifetime Achievement Award
Dr John MacInnesBest Contribution Award
Cuach na CloinneSport Award
Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a TuathGaelic as an Economic Asset
Linda MacLeodYoung Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award
Pròiseact nan EalanArts & Culture Award
Ainmean-Àite na h-AlbaCommunity, Heritage & Tourism Award
CeòlasInternational Award
e-StòrasInnovation in Education Award
Ceitidh SmithLearner Award
Blas FestivalEvent Award

2014[4]

In 2014 the former Workplace Initiative Award was replaced by the Gaelic as an Economic Asset category.

Awarded to Category
Katie Anne (Nan) MacDonaldBest Contribution Award
Dolina RossSport Award
CeòlasGaelic as an Economic Asset
Coinneach Mac a' GhobhainnYoung Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award
Gairm nan GaidhealArts & Culture Award
Comunn Eachdraidh NisCommunity, Heritage & Tourism Award
Michael BauerInternational Award
Laura HowittInnovation in Education Award
Jackie MullenLearner Award
Deasbad BT AlbaEvent Award

2013[4]

Awarded to Category
Beathag MhoireasdanBest Contribution Award
Colm O' RuaSport Award
Fiona DunnWorkplace Initiative Award
Alasdair MacPheeYoung Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award
The Campbells of GreepeArts & Culture Award
Shawbost Community in association Iomairt Ghàidhlig Iar Thuath LeòdhaisCommunity, Heritage & Tourism Award
Mìchael KlevenhausInternational Award
Class 4/5 Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis recipe bookInnovation in Education Award
Gàidhlig DumgalLearner Award
Na Mo Chuid AodaichEvent Award

See also

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Bòrd na Gàidhlig to sponsor Gaelic Awards". Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. August 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  3. http://www.scottishgaelicawards.co.uk/2016-winners.html
  4. "Winners & Finalists". Scottish Gaelic Awards. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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