Deadly Awards 2007

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander annual music awards

The 2007 Deadly Awards took place^[when?] at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.^[1] Featured guests included many people associated with the 1967 Referendum. Guest performances included Jessica Mauboy, Casey Donovan, Lou Bennett, Michael Tuahine and Kutcha Edwards, and several South Sydney Rabbitohs.^[1] The awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Winners

Music

Most Promising New Talent in Music: Sharon-Lee Lane
Single Release of the Year: "Your Love is Like A Song" - Dan Sultan
Album Release of the Year: Cannot Buy My Soul - Kev Carmody
Band of the Year: Black Image
Artist of the Year: Jessica Mauboy
Jimmy Little Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music: Jimmy Little
APRA Song of the Year: "Going Back Home" - Troy Cassar-Daley

Sport

Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Dale Richards
Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Lance Franklin
Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Johnathan Thurston
Male Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Mundine
Female Sportsperson of the Year: Rohanee Cox
The Ella Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: David Peachey

The arts

Dancer of the Year: Elma Kris
Outstanding Achievement in Film, Television or Theatre: Richard Frankland, Director of The Circuit
Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Dr Anita Heiss - Not Meeting Mr Right
Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment: Luke Carroll and Catherine Freeman - Going Bush
Male Actor of the Year: Aaron Pedersen
Female Actor of the Year: Deborah Mailman
Visual Artist of the Year: Dennis Nona

Community

Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Gavin Khan
Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Gracelyn Smallwood
Broadcaster of the Year: Sandy Dann
Apprentice or Trainee of the Year: Margaret Ross
Young Leader of the Year: Tania Major, winner of the 2007 Young Australian of the year.