The prodigious hockey star was yesterday awarded the Junior Sportsperson of the Year at Dubbo's Australia Day awards, another in a long list of awards and accolades for the 16-year-old.

Corcoran has been a regular in representative teams throughout her junior years but in 2014 she raised her game to another level, with the peak coming when she gained selection in the Australian under-16 All Schools team which will tour Europe later this year.

"I still can't believe it all, I'm so overwhelmed, honestly, making the Australian team was just so unexpected so it was really great," she said.

While Corcoran's achievements may have surprised herself, few at Victoria Park yesterday would have argued with the talented teen taking home the Junior Sportsperson award.

On top of making national side the St John's student has played for NSW at both indoor and outdoor National Championships while late last year she gained selection in the under-18 Australian Country squad, something rare for a player so young, and took part in the Oceania Pacific Cup in Fiji.

Corcoran said receiving the award yesterday was a very special moment.

"It's a massive honour just to be a part of this, let alone win it, it really is a great honour," she said.

"To be recognised by the community is amazing and it's something I didn't expect at all."

On top of her supreme on-field talents, Corcoran has also impressed off the field and has taken on a real leadership role within Dubbo hockey.

She was appointed captain of the Dubbo under-15s side which competed at the Western Conference Carnival and the State Championships and while competing there was named as a winner of the 'Play The Whistle' award, a prize given by referees and officials to a player who shows great sportsmanship and fair play.

The humble Corcoran said so much of her success is down to her family, with parents Andrew and Kate dedicating much time to driving their daughter all over the state to train or play.

"My family have always been there for me, supporting me and encouraging me and giving me every opportunity," she said, before laughing about the influence her two brothers have had on her.

"They were a bit rough so they toughened me up but if I'm ever low on motivation they get me up and make me go to training and push me that much harder so that helps.

"The hockey committee has been wonderful too, they've always had my back and supported me in everything I do."

Corcoran will tour Europe with the Australian under-16s side in May.