Johnny Depp was honoured with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at the 2009 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) in Nassau on Sunday night. Sean Connery was there to present Johnny with his award, he admitted he was "a little stupefied by the notion of winning awards," adding, The first thing I say is, ‘Why?’ I just go to work like anyone else, except my job happens to be a little stranger.” The film festival's director, Leslie Vanderpool, said Depp is an acting "icon". "What makes this tribute to Johnny even more special is that he has a home in the Bahamas and possesses a true love and appreciation for the region and culture," she said. Johnny also revealed that he would be spending Christmas on his private Bahamian island.