Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety Announce Winners of #SafetySwagger Photo Competition
- The winners of the #SafetySwagger photo competition to celebrate leadership in health, safety, and well-being are announced during National Safe Work Month.
- Prue Crawford from Victoria has been selected as the winner and Lucy Morrisey from Queensland has been selected as runner-up of the competition.
- The photo competition aimed to capture leaders who make an impact in their communities and embody #SafetySwagger.
Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety announce the winner of the #SafetySwagger photo competition during National Safe Work Month.
Prue Crawford from the Victoria Valley in Victoria is the winner. She was nominated by her friend Elle Moyle for her exceptional commitment to health, safety, and well-being in rural Australia.
About the winner
Prue Crawford truly embodies #SafetySwagger. She inspires others within her community and is a shining example of leadership in promoting safety culture. Her work includes:
- Vehicle safety
- Heavy machinery awareness
- Ag-chemical storage safety
- Bushfire preparedness
- Safe animal husbandry
- First aid
The competition called on farmers, farm workers, farm advisors, and agricultural community members to nominate individuals who prioritise health, safety and well-being. Prue's nomination stood out among numerous heartfelt entries from across Australia.
Prizes
As the winner, Prue and her nominator Elle will each receive:
- $500 Coles/Myer gift voucher
- Akubra™ hat (valued at $300)
- #PlantASeedForSafety work shirt
Prue's inspiring story and photograph will be featured on the Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety websites, social media channels, and promotional materials.
Syngenta Australia and #PlantASeedForSafety congratulate nominator Elle Moyle and winner Prue Crawford for her outstanding dedication to fostering a culture of safety in agriculture.
Mr Paul Luxton, Managing Director and Country Head of Syngenta Australia said "Prue's balanced, practical and ever-evolving approach to safety on farm, while overseeing farm operations, managing the farm's finances and raising a family, is inspiring. Her remarkable efforts highlight the importance of prioritising health, safety, and well-being within farming communities."
Alex Thomas, Founder of #PlantASeedForSafety said "Prue takes a contemporary approach to improving health and safety. Her investment in role-modelling work/life balance actively combats the dangerous assumption that you need to work harder, faster and for longer to be productive in agriculture. Prue's actions are a stellar example of what it means to have #SafetySwagger."
Runner-up
Lucy Morrissey from Queensland, nominated by her friend Primrose Sturrock, has been recognised as the runner-up for her positive impact on health, safety, and well-being.
Lucy developed a stockmanship, horsemanship and team development training program. This ensures livestock businesses across Australia can learn and practice the safest and most efficient methods of handling stock. Her work makes a difference within her community and inspires others across the agricultural industry.
Paul Luxton said, "Lucy's passion to bring positive change to the animal welfare and work health and safety aspects of the agriculture industry is acknowledged and celebrated."
Alex Thomas said "Rural women are often the barometers for the health, safety and wellbeing of those in rural communities. Prue and Lucy are no exception. #PlantASeedForSafety is delighted to help shine a spotlight on two everyday safety superheroes who are changing the face of health and safety in agriculture, for the better."
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For more information or for an interview, please contact:
Ms. 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.
