President Barack Obama was awarded the 2009 Listener of the Year at the 30th annual convention of the International Listening Association (ILA). Listeners from 4 countries and 31 U.S. states attended the annual convention at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee March 19-21, 2009. The ILA convention is held in March as a way of celebrating International Listening Awareness Month. This year’s theme, “Growing Our Listening Legacy: Treasuring the Past, Embracing the Present, Creating the Future,” proved to be exciting, dynamic, and meaningful.