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
External links 1997 winners at The Deadlys