Deadly Awards 2004
# Deadly Awards 2004

Deadly Awards 2004 the awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

## Music

* Most Promising New Talent in Music: Casey Donovan
* Single Release of the Year: Talk about love – Christine Anu
* Album Release of the Year: Djarridjarri (blue flag) – Saltwater Band
* Band of the Year: The Donovans
* Music Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
* Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: Mandawuy Yunupingu
* Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score: Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Paul Grabowsky – Ruby’s Story

## Sport

* Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Brett Lee
* Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Gavin Wanganeen
* Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Amos Roberts
* Male Sportsperson of the Year: Joshua Ross
* Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Tony Mundine
* Female Sportsperson of the Year: Michelle Musselwhite

## The arts

* Dancer of the Year: Jason Pitt
* Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television: Ernie Dingo
* Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Dr Larissa Behrendt
* Actor of the Year: David Gulpilil
* Visual Artist of the Year: Michael Riley

## Community

* DEST Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Chris Sarra
* Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Dr Ngaire Brown
* Broadcaster of the Year: Bevan Rankins, WAAMA 100.9fm
