In association with 
The Lifetime Achievement Award (2009)
Dedicated to an individual whose personal vision and energy has propelled the entire festival industry forwards in a dynamic, creative and positive way.
The Winner Is:
Katrina Larkin (Big Chill)
The Big Chill 2009Other categories in 6
Best Major Festival
Best Medium Sized Festival
Best Small Festival
Family Festival Award
Best Overseas Festival
Best Dance Event
Best Metropolitan Festival
The Grass Roots Festival Award
The Greener Festival Award
Best New Festival
Best Toilets
Best Headline Performance
Virtual Festivals Critics' Choice Award
Best Breakthrough Artist
Anthem of the Year
Most Memorable Moment
Best Fan Photo
Festival Fitty of the Year - Boys
Festival Fitty of the Year - Girls
Best Sponsor Activation
Line-up of the year
