The annual awards were presented on Tuesday as part of Australia Day celebrations.

Scott Humphries won Sportsperson of the Year for his work with the Roxby triathlon and Desert Dash in recent years, as well as his many other sporting accomplishments.

Jack Daly won the Young Sportsperson of the Year with his impressive sporting resume, and the Think Pink Golf Day won Community Event of the Year for its efforts at raising money for The Cancer Council.

The Roxby Leisure Centre with the Roxby Downs Council hosted the annual Australia Day celebrations with about 400 people turning up to get in the Aussie spirit.

Families gathered by the pool for a day of free entertainment including an Aussie barbecue breakfast followed shortly by the Australia Day awards presented by council administrator Bill Boehm and Kaye Doyle.

Games and activities included tug-o-war competitions for juniors and adults, swim relays and pool team events.

The jumping castle made its Australia Day debut and the “thong in the esky” throwing competition was a hit with kids.

Roxby Downs cultural services manager Bernie Kinnaird said the day was an “absolute success”.

“We had a lot of participation in the games and events from little kids to adults who all took part.

“It was good to see the different age groups having a go which is really what Australia Day is all about.”

“We focused a lot on participation this year and not so much prizes. The numbers were very good a lot of people came down and had a great time and the staff have received some really positive feedback about the day. Now we’re looking at how we can improve on it even more next year.

“Thanks everyone for coming down and having a great day, next year we hope it will be even bigger and better.

“Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who helped out on the day and a big special thanks to Graham Warren, MC extraordinaire who really got the crowd involved and did a wonderful job.”