Deadly Awards 2004

Deadly Awards 2004 the awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Music

 * Most Promising New Talent in Music: Casey Donovan
 * Single Release of the Year: Talk about love – Christine Anu
 * Album Release of the Year: Djarridjarri (blue flag) – Saltwater Band
 * Band of the Year: The Donovans
 * Music Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
 * Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: Mandawuy Yunupingu
 * Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score: Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Paul Grabowsky – Ruby’s Story

Sport

 * Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Brett Lee
 * Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Gavin Wanganeen
 * Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Amos Roberts
 * Male Sportsperson of the Year: Joshua Ross
 * Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Tony Mundine
 * Female Sportsperson of the Year: Michelle Musselwhite

The arts

 * Dancer of the Year: Jason Pitt
 * Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television: Ernie Dingo
 * Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Dr Larissa Behrendt
 * Actor of the Year: David Gulpilil
 * Visual Artist of the Year: Michael Riley

Community

 * DEST Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Chris Sarra
 * Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Dr Ngaire Brown
 * Broadcaster of the Year: Bevan Rankins, WAAMA 100.9fm