THE dedication and commitment of the organisers of the March of the Dungarees was honoured with a win at this year's Australia Day Awards.

The March of the Dungarees 2015 - Demonstration of Support was held in December to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the First World War recruitment march.

Master of Ceremonies Councillor Neil Meiklejohn said the re-enactment was selected as a signature event for the Queensland Government's Commemorative Events program.

"(The event) brought the Warwick community into the spotlight, displaying it as a vibrant and active community," he said.

"The delivery of this outstanding event was achieved through the combined knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm of all involved, and is a commendable recipient of the 2016 Community Event of the Year Award."

Cr Meiklejohn said the event had been well received.

"The community response to the event was overwhelmingly positive, with people expressing how it touched their hearts and made them cry," he said.

"They learned so much about the original event and felt they were transported back in time to 1915."

Southern Downs Regional Council community development officer Pam Burley was not surprised by the win.

"I was elated because so much work went into creating the event," she said.

"It was very important to us to do it authentically. No one will know how many hours went into it.

"It wasn't just a project to me. For the committee, it became something we really cared about - we were emotionally involved."

Mrs Burley said the event was unique to Warwick and the town should be proud.

"It was incredibly special and such a privilege to lead the team because it was such a significant event in Queensland and military history," she said.

"My coup was putting together people with the knowledge, wisdom and passion for the whole cause, which helped to make it more than just an event. "The office of the Premier was just so impressed."

Cr Meiklejohn said the event was made possible through the collaboration of an outstanding team of community representatives, and the support of community groups, organisations and individuals.

Mrs Burley said she was touched to see descendants of the original dungarees at the event, including Don Meneely, son of Harold Meneely, and Harry Anstey, son of Henry Anstey.

"Mr Anstey said he felt the country welcome, and it had restored his faith in country folk," she said.

The event programs were designed as a keepsake and Mrs Burley said some were still available.

"If anyone missed out that would like to keep one, they can contact me or call into the council office," she said.

- SAMANTHA O'NEIL