Hundreds of Dubbo residents waved their Australian flags at Victoria Park on Friday.
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Dubbo RSL sub branch president Tom Gray was named as Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Bella Tipping, Sportsperson of the Year went to Simone Grounds, Ross McDermott was recognised for his services to sport and Young Sportsperson of the Year was Kurt Eather.
No award was given for Cultural Person of the Year due as no nominations were received.
As well as an address by mayor Ben Shields and Australia Day ambassador Philip Cronin, there were also 10 people who became Australian residents.
A barbecue, lamingtons and cake were also on offer for attendees.