Veterans support, a helping hand for hospital patients, refreshments for blood donors and covering the city's library books - these are the jobs a bunch of dedicated Dubbo volunteers ensure are done for the community.
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Sixteen people who had quietly carried out tasks for others across many years were presented with Dubbo Day Awards on Monday.
The ceremony was held to mark Dubbo Day, the 166th anniversary of the city's gazettal as a village.
Val Buchanan was recognised for her volunteering with the Dubbo Blood Bank, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre the Dubbo City Eisteddfod.
Jane Diffey received an award for her efforts with the Dubbo Show Society, Orana Early Intervention, and Clare's Angels, which had raised more than $100,000 in three years to help children with disabilities.
Rosemary Green had prepared more than 27,000 books and other items for borrowing at the Dubbo Branch Library in the past 15 years.
Dubbo Rescue Squad deputy captain David Chenhall received his award for assisting in running the Making a Difference (MAD) driving sessions and other rescue squad activities.
Dubbo Pink Ladies volunteer Jane Grindrod was recognised at the ceremony for her "professional and compassionate manner" in her 18 years with the organisation.
Kirsty Henderson's volunteering at the Dubbo Branch Library for the past 10 years has included preparing for storytime and school holiday activities, and other tasks making her "an important part of the library team".
Scripture teacher of more than 40 years at Wongarbon Public School Ingrid Jackson was recognised for her dedication to her role.
Robert Exner received his Dubbo Day Award for contributions to Dubbo South Rotary Club, Dubbo Roos, Dubbo Junior Rugby, Dubbo Junior Basketball and Dubbo Catholic Church - St Brigid's Parish.
Barbara O'Brien has most recently been pushing for palliative care services, organising meetings at Dubbo, Baradine, and Gilgandra but is also active as a Taronga Western Plains Zoo volunteer, in the Country Women's Association, in the University of the Third Age and other organisations.
Betty Peter's 40-year commitment to the Dubbo RSL Women's Auxiliary, raising funds to provide support for veterans of all wars and conflicts, as well as her service to Meals on Wheels was recognised at the ceremony.
Themelina Whitney has volunteered with the Dubbo RSL Women's Auxiliary for the past 27 years, selling emblems for Anzac Day and Poppy Day, helping serve breakfast and lunch for diggers on Anzac Day and morning tea on Remembrance Day.
John Rodis has immersed himself in lawn bowls and hockey, involved with coaching, umpiring, managing and other roles.
Wongarbon resident Margaret Woodley's contributions to the Country Women's Association, Dubbo Vintage Car Club, Wongarbon Public School, Wongarbon Hall Committee and other groups for many years saw her receive an award.
Fiona Woodward has dedicated 26 years of her life volunteering at the Orana Heights School Library, assisting with numerous duties and the those at the ceremony were told of her "good humour, knowledge, resilience and assistance".
Nola Younghusband received her Dubbo Day award for her 12 years of volunteering at the Dubbo Regional Gallery and University of the Third Age.
Tony Wheatland's contributions to the community, including Central West Lifeline, Dubbo District Concert Band, NALAG and Holy Trinity management committees across many years were recognised on Monday.
