Dom Post Political Awards
Tracy Watkins and Martin Kay hand out their awards:
- Politician of the Year – John Key
- Wally of the Year – Rodney Hide
- The Merit Award for Prime Ministers with English as a second language – John Key
- Koru Club Award For Services to the Airline Industry – Chris Carter with Roger Douglas runner-up
- Oliver Twist “Please, Sir, I Want Some More” Award – Bill English
- Interpol Award for Undercover Operations – Rick Barker
- James Bond Medal for Services to National Security – Keith Locke, Sue Bradford & Catherine Delahunty
- Nelson Mandela Award for Services to Race Relations – Hone Harawira with Phil Goff runner-up
- Lazarus Award – Lockwood Smith
- Gone by Lunchtime Award – Richard Worth
- Crimestoppers award – Melissa Lee
- Dr Doolittle Award – Nick Smith
- Stop Digging Award – David Garrett
- Pigs Ear, Silk Purse Award – John Key
The rationale for the Dr Doolittle Award is amusing.