2009 Sydney New Year's Eve celebrations have been nominated as Australia's Favourite Event.

The awards celebrate the best events in the Australian industry - including music festivals, sports, commemorative, community and cultural events.

The 2009 theme was 'Awaken the Spirit' celebrating the new year as a time of excitement, optimism and new beginnings. The event strongly unites us as a community, and millions of people from all over the world to celebrate in friendship and spirit in the New Year.