Deadly Awards 2009 facts for kids

The Deadlys were a special yearly celebration. They honored amazing achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. These awards recognized talent in music, sports, entertainment, and community work. In 2009, many incredible people and groups won these awards.

Music Awards

The 2009 Deadlys celebrated many talented musicians.

• Most Promising New Talent in Music: Yabu Band
• Single Release of the Year: "Burn" by Jessica Mauboy
• Album Release of the Year: "Been Waiting" by 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: The Last Kinection
• Jimmy Little Lifetime Achievement Award: This special award honored Seaman Dan for his long-time contributions to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music.
• APRA Song of the Year: "Running Back" by Jessica Mauboy, Sean Mullins, and Audius Mtawarira

Sport Awards

Sports stars were also celebrated for their outstanding skills and dedication.

• Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Jamal Idris
• Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Michael O'Loughlin
• Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Johnathan Thurston
• Male Sportsperson of the Year: Michael O'Loughlin
• Female Sportsperson of the Year: Rohanee Cox
• The Ella Lifetime Achievement Award: This award recognized Danny Morseu for his lasting impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sport.

The Arts Awards

The Deadlys also recognized amazing artists in film, TV, dance, and literature.

• Dancer of the Year: B-Boy 2 Ezy
• Outstanding Achievement in Film: The movie Samson and Delilah, directed by Warwick Thornton, won this award.
• Outstanding Achievement in TV: The TV show Message Stick from ABC was honored.
• Achievement in Theatre or Live Performance: Stephen Page from the Bangarra dance company received this award.
• Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Lorraine McGee-Sippell was recognized for her writing.
• Male Actor of the Year: Luke Carroll
• Female Actor of the Year: Leah Purcell
• Visual Artist of the Year: Destiny Deacon

Community Awards

These awards celebrated people who made a big difference in their communities.

• Outstanding Achievement in Education: May O'Brien was honored for her work in education.
• Outstanding Achievement in Health: Chicka Dixon received this award for his contributions to health.
• Broadcaster of the Year: Marlene Cummins was recognized for her work in broadcasting.
• Contribution to Employment: The Traditional Credit Union was honored for helping people find jobs.