Deadly winners congratulated

16 October 2009

NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs today congratulated the winners of the 15th Annual Deadly Awards, held at the Sydney Opera House last night.

The Deadly Awards recognise the achievements of Indigenous people in the areas of community, the arts, sport and music.

The NSW Government provided $10,000 towards the event which attracted almost 2000 people.

"I congratulate the winners and the nominees. There are many talented people in our communities, who are looked up to by all Australians," Mr Lynch said.

The 2009 Deadly Awards winners are:

Most Promising New Talent in Music
Yabu Band

Single Release of the Year
Burn - Jessica Mauboy

Album Release of the Year
Been Waiting - Jessica Mauboy

Band of the Year
Saltwater Band

Male Artist of the Year
Gurrumul Yunupingu

Female Artist of the Year
Jessica Mauboy

Outstanding Achievement in RNB and Hip Hop
Last Kinection

Contribution to Music
Seaman Dan

APRA Song of the Year
Running Back - Jessica Mauboy,
Sean Mullins and Audius Mtawarira

Most Promising New Talent in Sport
Jamal Idris

Outstanding Achievement in AFL
Michael O'Loughlin

Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League
Johnathan Thurston

Female Sportsperson if the Year
Rohanee Cox

Male Sportsperson of the Year
Michael O'Loughlin

Contribution to Sport
Danny Morseau

Dancer of the Year
B-Boy 2 Ezy

Outstanding Achievement in Film
Samson and Delilah - Warwick Thornton

Outstanding Achievement in TV
Message Stick - ABC

Achievement in Theatre or Live Performance
Stephen Page - Bangarra

Female Actor of the Year
Leah Purcell

Visual Artist of the Year
Destiny Deacon

Outstanding Achievement in Education
May O'Brien

Outstanding Achievement in Health
Chicka Dixon

Broadcaster of the Year
Marlene Cummins

Contribution to Employment
Traditional Credit Union

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