#SafetySwagger Photo Competition Launched to Celebrate Rural Health, Safety and Well-being Heroes
- Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedforSafety launch photo competition to celebrate leadership in health, safety, and well-being.
- The photo competition, launched during national farm safety week, aims to capture leaders who make an impact and embody #SafetySwagger.
- Nominations open Monday 17 July 2023 and close on Thursday 31 August 2023.
Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety are launching a photo competition. This is their first joint project.
The competition celebrates people who show outstanding leadership in health, safety, and well-being across rural Australia. These champions embody #SafetySwagger. The goal is to promote positive farm safety messages and inspire the agricultural community.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to:
- Farmers
- Farm workers
- Farm advisors
- Members of the agricultural community
Nominate someone in your life who goes above and beyond to prioritise well-being in their farming community.
How to enter
To enter, you need:
- A photo of your #SafetySwagger hero showing real-life examples of health, safety, and well-being on farm
- A 250-word description explaining why they have #SafetySwagger
The competition showcases practices and actions that create safer and healthier rural workplaces.
"We are excited to launch this photo competition in partnership with #PlantASeedForSafety," said Paul Luxton, Managing Director and Country Head at Syngenta Australia New Zealand.
"It provides a platform to recognise and celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in health, safety, and well-being. Through their inspiring stories and images, we hope to promote positive farm safety messages."
Competition details
The competition runs for nearly two months. A panel of judges will evaluate entries based on:
- Strong connection with rural, regional and/or remote Australia
- Positive impact on health, safety, and well-being
- Potential to inspire others in the agricultural community
Judges include representatives from the Syngenta Rural Health, Safety and Wellbeing Steering Committee and #PlantASeedForSafety.
Prizes
One winner and one runner-up will be selected. Prizes will be awarded to both the nominator and nominee in each case.
"The competition aims to showcase what great leadership looks like in rural health, safety and wellbeing," said Alex Thomas, Founder of PlantASeedforSafety. "It shines a spotlight on the strengths of our industry and shares positive messages about farm safety."
"#SafetySwagger means different things to different people. In short, it's someone who walks the talk and prioritises health, safety and wellbeing. By showcasing their stories, we'll inspire others and create safer rural communities."
Winning entries will be featured on the websites and social media platforms of both Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety.
For more information, examples of #SafetySwagger, and submission guidelines, please visit the #PlantASeedForSafety website. Entries close 31 August 2023. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase #SafetySwagger in your farming community.
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For more information or for an interview, please contact:
Jaelle Bajada
0438 396 154
Jaelle.bajada@syngenta.com
About Syngenta Australia New Zealand:
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to drive positive change in agriculture and embed sustainability across all aspects of our business.
About #PlantASeedForSafety:
#PlantASeedForSafety is a for-purpose organisation dedicated to promoting rural health, safety and wellbeing. Through educational programs, awareness campaigns and community engagement, #PlantASeedForSafety aims to ultimately bring people home to their loved ones at the end of each day.
