GAELIC AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR JANET MACDONALD ANNOUNCED
Written by Archie Fergusson on 14/10/2017
John Morrison, Chief Executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: “Janet MacDonald has dedicated her life to the Gaelic cause and we are delighted to see her awarded the prestigious Gaelic Ambassador of the year award by the Scottish Government. Her contribution to the Gaelic cause through education, performance and in helping the organisation of local and national Mòds has made her a real influence for Scottish Gaels of all ages – her impact has been profound. It’s been a fantastic first day and we look forward to the rest of the 2017 Royal National Mòd in Lochaber’.
Gaelic Ambassador of the Year, Janet MacDonald, said: “I’m very grateful to receive this award today. When I was asked to accept the prize, I was gobsmacked. It’s fantastic to be in such great company, and to be recognised for something which is a true passion of mine is amazing.”
Background
Previous winners of the Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Award are:
2016 Alex O’Henley
2015 Professor Boyd Robertson
2014 Kirsteen MacDonald
2013 John Norman Macleod
2012 Ruairidh Maclean
2011 Donald Martin
2010 Allan Campbell
2009 Anne Lorne Gillies
2008 Julie Fowlis
For full event programme and details, visit www.ancomunn.co.uk
