The eighth edition of the Penguin Of The Year award was presented at the closing ceremony of the World Games in Szombathely, Hungary, on July 11, 2009.

This the 8th award was presented for the first time to a player from Germany.
Christian Treis was the lucky and surprised winner to the great enthusiasm of the German delegation.

Here are some photos of the award winners:

	Penguin Of The Year 2009
	Given to the player with the best "Penguin spirit", meaning good sportsmanship and perfect social skills.
	Christian Treis, Germany (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)

In addition to the grand award following minor awards were presented:

	Penguin Rookie Of The Year 2009
	Given to the player attending his/her first World Games and that best meets the "Penguin Of The Year" criteria.
	Lucie Prokopičová, Czech Republic (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)

	Clumsy Penguin Of The Year 2009
	To a player for handling an awkward situation as it suits an intercrosse player: with a glint in the eye.
	Picked a fight with the floor - the floor won. Birk Berger, Germany (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)

	Naughty Penguin Of The Year
	Simply for being naughty...
	Inga Robbel, Germany (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)

	Penguin Of The Year 2009 - Leffe's Choice Award
	To a player for exraordinary enthusiasm and achievements in the spirit of intercrosse.
	Piroska Bögi, Hungary (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)

	Special "Penguin Zombie" Award
	For wandering the streets of Szombatehly with no idea where he is going.
	Achille Guiot, Switzerland (Photo: Balasz Toth http://www.inter-crosse.hu)