Deadly Awards 2003

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

Music

 * Male Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
 * Female Artist of the Year: Christine Anu
 * Most Promising New Talent in Music: South West Syndicate
 * Band of the Year: NoKTuRNL
 * Country Artist of the Year: Todd Williams
 * Single of the Year: Down River - The Wilcannia Mob
 * Album of the Year: Shakaya - Shakaya
 * Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music: Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter

Sport

 * Male Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Mundine
 * Female Sportsperson of the Year: Cathy Freeman
 * Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Daniel Motlop
 * Outstanding Achievement in Football: Rhys Wesser
 * Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Kyle Vander-Kuyp

The arts

 * Male Actor of the Year: Aaron Pedersen
 * Female Actor of the Year: Deborah Mailman
 * Male Dancer of the Year: Albert David
 * Female Dancer of the Year: Frances Rings

Community

 * Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Tranby Aboriginal College
 * Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Redfern AMS
 * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Broadcaster of the Year: Lola Forrester – SBS