Scottish Gaelic Awards

Award ceremony

Cathy MacDonald presenting the 2014 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]

## Award winners

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### 2016[3]

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Awarded to  | Category

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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

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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

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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

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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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* Sàr Ghaidheal Fellowships

## 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.