Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander annual music awards
The 2012 Deadly Awards were hosted by
Luke Carroll and
Casey Donovan at the
Sydney Opera House on 25 September 2012.
Jessica Mauboy and opera singer
Deborah Cheetham performed at the ceremony. The Awards program were broadcast on nationally on SBS One on 30 September 2012. The event was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.
Lifetime Achievement
Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport:
Arthur Beetson (NRL)
Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music:
The Sapphires – Beverly Briggs,
Naomi Mayers, Lois Peeler, Laurel Robinson and
Tony Briggs
The Marcia Langton Award For Lifetime Achievement In Leadership: Percy Neal
The Lifetime Contribution Award For Healing The Stolen Generations: Aunty Lorraine Darcy Peeters