GREENSBORO, N.C., USA, –
Syngenta announced today the 10 finalists in its
Drive to Thrive contest. These finalists, who will each receive a mini touch-screen tablet and leather case, will now compete for the grand prize – a $500 gift card, plus Syngenta will donate $1,000 to the winner’s favorite local charity or civic organization. The winner also will be featured in an upcoming issue of
Thrive magazine. The competition, which began in February, invited growers and other agricultural industry professionals to describe how farming makes their communities thrive.
“Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the success of so many communities across the country,” said Wendell Calhoun, communications manager at Syngenta. “We are proud to recognize our 10 Drive to Thrive finalists, and thank all of our readers for their participation in this year’s contest.”
The finalists are:
Nicholas Blevins from Hiawatha, Kansas
Mike Dierickx from Long Grove, Iowa
Rachel Fishback from Washington, Iowa
Cheryl Groenwold from Norcross, Minnesota
Stacey Lilja from Leonard, North Dakota
Krista Lottinville from Sheldon, Illinois
Jeremy Wayne Moore from Pope, Mississippi
Kevin Rempp from Montezuma, Iowa
Jared Larry Skelton from Larned, Kansas
Ernest Waldner from Raymond, South Dakota
Syngenta has posted all 10 winning entries to the Thrive website. Online voting, along with the judges’ scores, will determine the grand prizewinner. Voting ends Sept. 1, 2015, with Syngenta announcing the winner in October.
For more information and to vote for your favorite, go to the
Drive to Thrive page at
www.syngentathrive.com. Join the conversation online – connect with us at
social.syngentaus.com.
About Syngenta
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to
www.syngenta.com.
Media Contacts:
Wendell Calhoun
(336) 632-2649
wendell.calhoun@syngenta.com
Susan Fisher
(919) 870-5718
sfisher@gibbs-soell.com
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