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Scottish Gaelic Awards

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Cathy MacDonald presenting the 2014 Scottish Gaelic Awards

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

Award winners

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2016[3]

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Awarded to Category
Seumas Watson Best Contribution Award
Anna NicSuain Lifetime Achievement Award
Museum nan Eilean Gaelic as an Economic Asset
Shannon Cowie Young Gaelic Ambassador of the Year
Theatre gu Leòr Arts and Culture Award
B’ eòlach do Sheanair air Community, Heritage, and Tourism Award
Àdhamh Ó Broin International Award
Ruairidh MacIlleathain Innovation in Education Award
Beag air Bheag Learner Award
Siuthad! ("Go on!") Event Award

2015

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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[4]

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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[4]

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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

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References

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  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. ^ "Scottish Gaelic Awards".
  4. ^ a b "Winners & Finalists". Scottish Gaelic Awards. Retrieved 20 November 2014.