It's that time of year again for the list that some people hate to be on. It's the Kelly's World Awards.

Now, 2009 was a messed-up year in many ways. But, there were more than a few things to make us smile. So, here goes. (P.S. there are no drum rolls to accompany the revelation of this year's winners, because the recession forced me to lay off the drummer).

Man of the Year: Usain Bolt. Seriously, who else?

Go Deh Award: Jimmy Cliff. Getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Loser of the Year (international): Bernard Madoff. This financial swindler will die in prison for his crimes. Ol' tief!

Loser of the Year (local): The 'poor man'. He had to face recession, layoffs, taxes, and more taxes.

Story of the Year: H1N1 Virus. Talk di truth, unnu did fraid!

It's Not My Fault Award: Dr Omar Davies. He probably thought his days of answering tough financial questions were over. Nope!

Rear-view Mirror Award: The Government for continuing to blame the former administration for everything (except global warming).

Chump of the Year (international): Tiger Woods. We thought Tiger was the perfect gentleman. Turns out he's just another Beenie Man disciple (Man fi have nuff gal!). Second place: Chris Brown

Chump(s) of the Year (local): All the police personnel who were caught in illegal activities led by Harry 'Bungles' Daley. (N.B. a chump is basically a loser who should have known better)

Lose Offa Him Award: Buju Banton.

Feel-Good Story of the year: The athletes' success in Berlin.

Black Pride Moment of the year: Barack Obama's inauguration.

Enough A Dem Now: Barack and Michelle Obama.

Grouch of the Year: Edith Allwood-Anderson.

Outburst of the Year: Bobby Montague. I suppose no one can take him for an idiot now.

Product of the Year: That smelly fertiliser. Really had the noses open. The Blackberry comes in a close second though.

You sure? Award: The meteorologists who said the hurricane season would be active. Right.

Single worst one-night event: The Armadale fire. Hope something like that NEVER happens again.

What were you thinking Award: Stephen Fray (enough said).

What were you expecting Award: Kim Marie Spence. Tried to trek across the Antarctic and nearly lost her fingers due to frostbite. Now I applaud her for bravery but, weren't there other daring things she could have tried that were, well, warmer?

Celeb we miss the most: Michael Jackson. Other candidate: Trevor Rhone.

I need a roof Award: Carlos Hill. I wonder why nobody would rent him a place?

Initiative of the Year: The revitalisation of Downtown Kingston.

Well there you have it. If any good people were left off, sorry. If any bad folks who deserved a ribbing were left out, consider yourself lucky. See you next year!