Deadly Awards 2007 facts for kids
The 2007 Deadly Awards were a special event held at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. These awards celebrated the amazing achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. They recognized talent in music, sports, entertainment, and community work.
Many important guests attended, including people linked to the 1967 Referendum. This was a big moment in Australian history when Australians voted to change the Constitution. It allowed Aboriginal people to be counted in the census and gave the Australian Government power to make laws for them.
The event featured exciting performances from talented artists. These included Jessica Mauboy, Casey Donovan, Lou Bennett, Michael Tuahine, and Kutcha Edwards. Even some players from the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team were there! The Deadly Awards were an annual celebration of Indigenous Australian excellence.
Winners of the 2007 Deadly Awards
The Deadly Awards honored many inspiring individuals. Here are some of the winners from different fields:
Music Awards
- Most Promising New Talent in Music: Sharon-Lee Lane
- Single Release of the Year: "Your Love is Like A Song" by Dan Sultan
- Album Release of the Year: Cannot Buy My Soul by 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" by Troy Cassar-Daley
Sport Awards
- 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
Arts Awards
- 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 for her book Not Meeting Mr Right
- Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment: Luke Carroll and Catherine Freeman for their work on Going Bush
- Male Actor of the Year: Aaron Pedersen
- Female Actor of the Year: Deborah Mailman
- Visual Artist of the Year: Dennis Nona
Community Awards
- 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, who also won the 2007 Young Australian of the Year award.
