The Deadly Awards was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.
Music Most Promising New Talent: Lez Beckett Single Release of the Year: Casey Donovan – Listen with Your Heart Album Release of the Year: Fitzroy Xpress – Home Sweet Home Band of the Year: Local Knowledge Artist of the Year: Casey Donovan Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music: Kev Carmody Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score: Mary G & The G Spot Band – The Mary G Show
Sport Most Promising New Talent: Brenton Bowen Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Michael O'Loughlin Outstanding Achievement In rugby league: Matt Bowen Female Sportsperson of the Year: Stacey Porter Male Sportsperson of the Year: Matt Bowen The Ella Award For Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Lionel Rose
The arts Dancer of the Year: Rayma Johnson Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television: Wayne Blair, Director – The Djarn Djarns Outstanding Achievement in Literature: Stephen Hagan – The N Word: One Man's Stand () Actor of the Year: Leah Purcell – Stuff Happens Visual Artists of the Year: Gordon Hooke Special Presentation Lifetime Achievement Award: Justine Saunders Oa
Community DEST Award For Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Peter Buckskin Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Sandra Eades Broadcaster of the Year: Rhoda Roberts – Deadly Sounds And Awaye!, Australian Broadcasting Commission Radio New Apprentice of the Year: Andrew Craig
External links Deadlys 2005 winners at Vibe