Deadly Awards 2011 facts for kids
The Deadly Awards were a special event that celebrated the amazing achievements of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In 2011, the awards show was held at the famous Sydney Opera House on September 27. It was hosted by actor Aaron Pedersen and singer Casey Donovan.
Many talented artists performed at the ceremony, including Shellie Morris, the Yanyuwa Singers, and the Gondwana National Indigenous Children's Choir. The whole show was later broadcast on SBS TV, so people all over Australia could watch it. It was a yearly celebration of success in music, sports, entertainment, and community work.
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Honoring Lifetime Achievements
These awards recognized people who had achieved great things over many years.
- Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: This award went to Evonne Goolagong Cawley, a legendary tennis player.
- Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: This award honored Col Hardy, a respected musician.
Music Stars of the Year
This section celebrated the best in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music.
- Single Release of the Year: "Happy People" by The Last Kinection.
- Album Release of the Year: Rrakala by Gurrumul Yunupingu.
- Male Artist of the Year: Gurrumul Yunupingu.
- Female Artist of the Year: Jessica Mauboy.
- Band of the Year: The Last Kinection.
- Most Promising New Talent in Music: Iwantja.
Sporting Heroes
These awards recognized outstanding athletes and their achievements.
- Sportsman of the Year: Patrick Mills, a talented basketball player.
- Sportswoman of the Year: Rohanee Cox, also a basketball star.
- Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Andrew Walker for his skills in Australian Rules Football.
- Outstanding Achievement in NRL: Johnathan Thurston for his success in Rugby League.
- Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Tanisha Stanton, a rising star in netball.
The Arts and Entertainment
This section celebrated achievements in film, television, literature, dance, and visual art.
- Film of the Year: Mad Bastards.
- TV Show of the Year: Living Black from SBS.
- Male Actor of the Year: Aaron Pedersen for his role in City Homicide.
- Female Actor of the Year: Deborah Mailman for her work in Offspring.
- Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Anita Heiss for her book Paris Dreaming.
- Dancer of the Year: Kathy Balngayngu Marika.
- Visual Artist of the Year: Michael Cook.
Community Champions
These awards recognized people and groups making a big difference in their communities.
- Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: The NPY Women's Council for their important work in Alice Springs, NT.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker of the Year: Muriel Jaragba, a mental health worker from Groote Eylandt, NT.
- Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment: Brian Dowd for his "Black on Track" project in NSW.
- Broadcaster of the Year: Karla Hart from Noongar Radio in Perth, WA.
- Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: The Deadly Ute Project by Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative in Horsham, VIC.
