While it was wonderful for Ken Lewis to be noted the Banker of the year, the NY Times points out that this was not a good year for any bankers.  Note that even the providers of the award, American Banker have laid people off.  Bring on the new year!

Saluting a banker in a banking year worth forgetting

While Mr. Lewis is a respected executive, 2008 hardly seems like the year for any banker, given how unpopular the industry is these days.