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
External links Deadlys 2003 winners at Vibe