Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
June 16, 2015

• Finalists chosen based on the quality of their essays and visuals depicting how farming drives their communities to thrive
• 10 finalists will receive mini touch-screen tablets
• Online voting will help determine the grand prizewinner who will receive a $500 gift card and a $1,000 donation to a deserving local charity

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. 

Website: http://www.syngenta-us.com

Published: June 16, 2015