• Abertay University – Professor Mhairi Thurston To be announced on the night
• Dumfries & Galloway College – Caroline Barnard
• Edinburgh College – Xsara Murray
• Glasgow Clyde College – David Butler
• Robert Gordon University – Dr Julie Jones
• Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture – Christine Primrose MBE
• UHI North, West and Hebrides – Professor Stuart Gibb
• University of St Andrews – Professor Clare Peddie