Deadly Awards 1997

Winners of the Deadly Awards 1997.The awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Music

 * Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music: Jimmy Little
 * Most Promising New Talent: Aim 4 More
 * Male Artist of the Year: Archie Roach
 * Female Artist of the Year: Maroochy Barambah
 * Single Release of the Year: Ignorance Is Bliss, Tiddas
 * Album Release of the Year: True Believer, Troy Cassar-Daley
 * Band of the Year: Yothu Yindi

Arts

 * Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score: Fish by David Page

Community

 * Aboriginal Broadcaster of the Year: Tiga Bayles, Radio 4AAA