Give the guy a break; I personally would not break out an instrument during a ground delay but if he likes to play his Ukulele for the passengers it doesn't bother me. He didn't get the award for doing anything that could be viewed as unfavorable during contract negotiations and it will probably help him move on to whatever company he has his apps in at. Its a good "tell me about a time story" and he will have documentation to back it up, good for him. I don't know him personally and I am not not going to judge him or his actions as a person based on this award or what is rumored to be for. I will judge him as a person if I have the chance to meet or fly with him.

On the other hand I feel we have had some pilots make excellent flight related decisions in difficult situations that are more deserving of a pilot of the year award.