The Deadlys Awards 2000, were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Music

• Excellence In Film or Theatrical Score: Wesley Enoch - The Sunshine Club
• Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music: Tiddas
• Most Promising New Talent: Stiff Gins
• Male Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley
• Female Artist of the Year: Ruby Hunter
• Album Release of the Year: Yothu Yindi - Garma
• Single Release: Christine Anu - "Sunshine On A Rainy Day"
• Band of the Year: NoKTuRNL

Community

• Aboriginal Broadcaster of the Year: Grant Hansen 3CR 855am/3 K'N'D