The finalists

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LEARNER

To celebrate an outstanding contribution towards the learning of the Gaelic language. ✷ Organising Committee — Theaghlaich Ionnsachadh Ghlaschu ✷ Island Voices ✷ Lasadh

ARTS & CULTURE

Sponsored by Creative Scotland For the most outstanding contribution to Gaelic culture. ✷ Alex MacDonald ✷ Marcus Mac an Tuairneir ✷ Rona MacDonald

EVENT

For the event which best promotes and or supports the Gaelic language within Scotland. ✷ Comunn Eachdraiah Nis ✷ Comhairle Nan Leabhraichean ✷ Edinburgh Gaelic Festival

COMMUNITY, HERITAGE & TOURISM

Sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise For the group, organisation, community or school that has done most to utilise Gaelic in the community. ✷ Fiona J MacKenzie ✷ Fife Gaelic Development Group ✷ Furan Gaelic Centre

BEST CONTRIBUTION

Sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig For the individual, group or organisation who have contributed significantly towards the growth or development of the Gaelic language. ✷ Arthur Cormack ✷ DASG ✷ Misneachd (Martainn Mac)

INTERNATIONAL

Sponsored by MG ALBA For the individual, event, group or organisation who best promote Gaelic outside Scotland. ✷ Robert Currie ✷ Grandfather Mountain Gaelic Song and Language Week ✷ Emily McEwan-Fujita

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

For teachers, support staff, pupils/students, local authorities or education groups who create ideas to support the delivery of Gaelic education. ✷ Lasadh ✷ e-Sgoil ✷ Kenneth MacKenzie

YOUNG GAELIC AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

For the outstanding young Gael who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of Gaelic. ✷ Winner announced on the night

GAELIC AS AN ECONOMIC ASSET

Sponsored by Thorntons Investments To recognise success made by a business, social enterprise or community group in realising the value of Gaelic towards Scotland’s economy. ✷ Fèisean nan Gàidheal ✷ Obraichean Gaidhlig