SIXTEEN-year-old Rhylee Goodwin has never been more proud to be Australian.

The Proserpine State High School student was honoured to attend the Anzac Day centenary commemorations at Gallipoli after being chosen as one of 70 recipients of the Premier's Anzac Prize.

"The eeriness of the service is something I will never forget," she said.

"It simply cannot be explained in words how thrilling the reality of the tragic event was, especially in such a beautiful part of the world."

While the event was very emotional, Rhylee said it had become clear to her that Anzac Day was not just a sad day.

"It is a day of celebration where the spirit of our nation was born," she said.

"I think the recognition of the Anzacs hits every Australian at different times of their lives. For me, it was the centenary Lone Pine service on April 25, 2015.

"When asked to stand up to sing the national anthem, the 69 other Queensland students sung with me, loudly reciting every word. It was in that moment that I realised I had never been more proud to be Australian." Rhylee has yet to explore the rest of the Western Front on a trip that's proving to be an adventure of a lifetime.

"Remembering those who died too soon is a duty all Australians should be proud to do, as I was on this special day," she said.