A Warner teenager’s dedication to her sport will see her journey to Europe next month for a gathering of young sports officials from around the world.

Anna Mehonoshen has been chosen as the sole delegate to represent Hockey Australia at the World Hockey Youth Promoters Festival in Monchengladbach, Germany.

The accolade is recognition for the work the 16-year-old has done for the Brisbane Women’s Hockey Association (BWHA), where she oversees hockey for almost 400 junior players as co-ordinator of the under-7 and under-9 competitions.

It also recognises her off-field support for Kedron-Wavell Hockey Club, including coaching and umpiring junior fixtures for the Chermside-based club.

“It’s not based on your playing ability, it’s based on how you work as a leader within your area or club or country, and it focuses on different areas like officiating and program development and coaching,” Ms Mehonoshen said.

“It was a bit shocking to be selected actually. I knew the winner would go to Germany – I just didn’t think it would be me.

“It’s quite an honour and I’m really glad that I get to go, and I think it will be absolutely great.”

While in Germany the Albany Creek State High School student will rub shoulders with other hockey volunteers from around the world, aged between 15 and 22.

“We have to put together a presentation on how to promote youth hockey on a broad scale,” said Ms Mehonoshen, who plays for Kedron-Wavell’s JT2 team.

“I just love hockey, it’s so much fun… and as long as I get to play I’m happy.

“I’m just giving back to the sport that has given me so much. Everything I do is for the club and for BWHA.  I’m really grateful for them putting forward my nomination, and I couldn’t imagine what I’d be like without them.”

Ms Mehonoshen, who has played hockey since she was eight and has umpired for the past four years, encouraged more young people to volunteer to be an official in their chosen sport.

“While like in my case you may not be one of the best players but you are a good umpire, you may not get into the representative teams but you may get to go anyway as an official,” she said.

The week-long World Hockey Youth Promoters Festival, which coincides with the men’s Champion’s Trophy tournament that features the top six nations in the world, will also feature youth leadership workshops and cultural and sporting events.

Three days after returning from Germany, Ms Mehonoshen will fly out to China with her school concert band to perform at World Expo in Shanghai.