The Deadlys Awards was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.
Music Most Promising New Talent in Music: Sharnee Fenwick Single Release of the Year: Lonesome But Free - Troy Cassar-Daley Album Release of the Year: Under the Mango Tree - The Pigram Brothers Band of the Year: Troy n Trevlyn & The Tribe Music Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: Roger Knox Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score: David Milroy – Windmill Baby
Sport Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Patrick Mills Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Adam Goodes Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Johnathan Thurston Male Sportsperson of the Year: Anthony Mundine Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Lloyd McDermott Female Sportsperson of the Year Lydia Williams
The arts Dancer of the Year: Patrick Thaiday Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television: Peter Djiggir, Ten Canoes Outstanding Achviement in Literature: Kylie Belling, Gary Foley and John Harding – The Dirty Mile, a History of Indigenous Fitzroy Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment: Mark Olive Visual Artist of the Year: Gulumbu Yunupingu Actor of the Year: Jamie Gulpilil
Community DEST Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: Stan Grant Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Mick Adams Broadcaster of the Year: Paulette Whitton, Koori Radio, Sydney NSW New Apprentice of the Year Nicole Zimmerman
External links Deadlys 2006 winners at Vibe