Deadly Awards 2003

Deadly Awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Music

• Male Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
• Female Artist of the Year: Christine Anu
• Most Promising New Talent in Music: South West Syndicate
• Band of the Year: NoKTuRNL
• Country Artist of the Year: Todd Williams
• Single of the Year: Down River - The Wilcannia Mob
• Album of the Year: Shakaya - Shakaya
• Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music: Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter

Sport

• Male Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Mundine
• Female Sportsperson of the Year: Cathy Freeman
• Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Daniel Motlop
• Outstanding Achievement in Football: Rhys Wesser
• Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Kyle Vander-Kuyp

The arts

• Male Actor of the Year: Aaron Pedersen
• Female Actor of the Year: Deborah Mailman
• Male Dancer of the Year: Albert David
• Female Dancer of the Year: Frances Rings

Community

• Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Tranby Aboriginal College
• Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Redfern AMS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Broadcaster of the Year: Lola Forrester – SBS

External links

• Deadlys 2003 winners at Vibe