LOCAL ATHLETES RECOGNISED AT SPORTS AWARDS FOR 2025
Over 50 athletes from across the Dubbo Region have been recognised for their achievements of State or National selection in their chosen sport at the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards for 2025.
Held on Friday 21 November, the Dubbo Regional Sports Awards are an annual event. For the past 23 years the awards have recognised the outstanding achievement of Dubbo and Wellington’s most talented sports people and the people that work hard behind the scenes.
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey hosted the awards for the first time in 2025, in conjunction with Dubbo Regional Council.
“The Dubbo Regional Sports Awards are a wonderful way to recognise the region’s sports stars, sporting teams, and the organisations that contribute so much to sports,” Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said.
“I congratulate not only the winners and nominees, but all the individuals, the teams, and the organisations that make Dubbo such a great sporting region. As the Member for Parkes, I have enjoyed supporting this great event.”
DRC Mayor Josh Black congratulated those who were recognised at the event.
“The residents of our community have access to a wide variety of sporting opportunities, which is showcased when you look at those who have received awards this year. I would like to congratulate all the award winners and those who contribute to sports in other ways. Without your support and effort, much of this would not be possible,” Clr Black said.
Some notable mentions of the Dubbo Region Sports Award recipients are:
- Jemma Hall received the award for individual contribution to sport. Jemma has been on many committees for various sports. She has been a driving force to maximise opportunities for regional children and young people.She leads by example and has given countless hours to sports across Dubbo. Jemma has been the Secretary of Dubbo District PSSA for 11 years and her involvement with the Dubbo District PSSA extends 25 years. Dubbo District PSSA benefits greatly from her connections and passion in all things sport. She coordinates 3000 students every Friday in terms 2 & 4 to experience a range of sports across Dubbo.
Three of the Individual Achievement award recipients:
- Lilly Clarke - was a member of the Touch Football Australia National 18 Girls side who were successful in being the overall champions of the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Football Cup at Redcliffe in May 2025. Lilly was also successful in gaining selection within the NSW Touch Football Women's 20's NSW State of Origin team who were successful in beating QLD at Coffs Harbour in June 2025.
- Marty Jeffrey was selected for NSW Country Cricket following a successful Western Zone carnival in which the Zone made the final against Newcastle. Marty captained Dubbo to Premier League title in the final against Bathurst and captained Syndey Thunder in First Nations T20 Cup in February 2025.He captained RSL Colts Cricket Club to a first-grade premiership and was the Western Zone Male Cricketer of the Year 2024 – 2025.
- Zac Setterfield - represented NSW under 24s Dragon Boat team in 2024 at Australian Champions in Perth resulting in gold in 500m 20s boat. In 2025, Zac represented NSW under 24s Dragon Boat team at Australian Champions in Sydney resulting in gold in mixed 500m 20s boat and bronze in 2km turn race in 20s boat.
Last Edited: 24 Nov 2025