We had our say in our December edition on who deserved top gongs for 2009 in sport, and you’ve just ploughed through our Worst Performances of the year, so now it’s your turn. Loyal Inside Sport readers – some of whom have probably entered this comp every year of its 17-year existence – know how it works. It’s all about you telling us who you thought the good, the bad and the ugly were in ’09. And about us sitting back and being entertained by your wisdom and expertise.

Give us your selections of the greatest sporting heroes and villains for the past 12 months and not only will we select the best and most colourful entries for publication, we’ll send their authors some great prizes. Just fill out the form here with your noms and reasons why.

Your selections needn’t necessarily match our thoughts and opinions (though, we’re pretty sharp – just don’t mention the Sharks). Maybe you saw some magic on the box or on the big stage which caught your fancy but not ours. Fair enough, we say. Entries are open until January 27, with winners to be announced in our March edition.

1ST PRIZE Wins an awesome Lonsdale/Gola sport and street wear pack worth $500. It’s essential gear for every wardrobe.

2ND PRIZE Wins a pair of legendary Gel-Kayano 16 shoes from Asics, with enhanced comfort and upper fit. RRP $270.

3RD PRIZE Go green with Origin and Mitch Dowd. We have eight pairs of underwear from the Mitch Dowd summer range – one for each third-placed reader. RRP $26.95 each.