Jason McCartney, who became a national hero in the wake of the Bali Bombings in 2002, is guest speaker at this year’s Hay Business Excellence Awards. The gala dinner event will be held on Friday, March 1 at Hay Services Club.

Jason McCartney epitomises the Australian fighting spirit and his story is one of humanity overcoming adversity.

The young Australian with an exceptional talent to play Australian Rules Football, was thrust into the hearts and minds of all Australians through his courageous fight-back from horrible burns he suffered in Bali.

The Hay Football Club was founded in 1876 at a meeting at the Royal Hotel. Read about the history of AFL in Hay, from 1876 to the premiership year of 2023.

Former AFL coach and player Kevin Sheedy AO has been secured as guest speaker for the Hay Business Awards next year.