FIFTEEN of the city's residents were recognised yesterday for their valuable contribution to the community at the 2014 Dubbo Day Awards held at the Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.
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Previously known as the Dubbo City Community Service Awards, the Dubbo Day Awards are presented annually to mark the anniversary of Dubbo's formation as a village on November 23, 1849.
Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson said he was pleased with the number of people who came together to celebrate the city's 165th birthday.
"I've always said Dubbo's greatest asset is its people," Cr Dickerson said.
"The Dubbo Day Awards are a chance for us to acknowledge those community-minded people who consistently go above and beyond."
Cr Dickerson said he was amazed by the number of hours and amount of effort people put towards community projects.
The 15 Dubbo Day Award winners have contributed to the community in a variety of areas.
Peter and Pat Dargin were commended for their Australian History class at the University of the Third Age.
John Dixon was recognised for his time with Dubbo Lions Club, as well as his position on the Westhaven board of directors.
Una Elliot received a Dubbo Day Award acknowledging her 20 years with the Dubbo Country Women's Association.
Another community member awarded for their consistent handiwork was Nancy Farrell, for her continuous involvement with the cancer support and war widow groups in Dubbo.
The achievements of Robert Ferguson, as the longest serving active member of the Dubbo Wildlife Information and Rescue Service (WIRES), were made known with his work rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds.
Peter Hargreaves' time with the Dubbo Basketball Association was what spurred his companions to nominate him for an award.
Clive Kavanagh was recognised as the man responsible for the most improved Lions Mint sales in 2013, putting the Dubbo Macquarie Lions Club on the map.
Another WIRES miracle worker, Nancy Kop, was commended for her commitment to providing welfare to many animals in the region, in particular newborn joeys.
Earl McManus received an award for his involvement in a number of organisations across the city.
A member of the RSL Women's Auxiliary, Kirsten Nielsen, was presented with an award for her countless hours supporting the welfare of war veterans.
Donald Nicholson, a versatile musician, was acknowledged for his involvement in the Dubbo District Concert Band.
Conveyor of the Dubbo Netball Association, Sandy Read, was presented with an award highlighting her ability to go above and beyond for the sport.
The achievements of Margaret Weber, for her involvement with various fundraisers lifting the profile of Masonic Village, were also highlighted, along with computer guru Chris Ryan, for providing disadvantaged residents with repaired unwanted computers.