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2023 SA Rural Women’s Award winner announced
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is proud to announce Ali Paulett, of Paulett Wines in the Clare Valley, as the 2023 AgriFutures SA Rural Women’s Award winner.
Ms Paulett’s project, the Bush DeVine Indigenous Australian Native sensory bush food garden is located at Paulett Wines, her family's 40-year-old winery and restaurant.
Education was the motivation behind the Bush DeVine Garden which was planted in 2010 and has since become a showcase for school groups and visitors alike who wish to connect with the land, our history, and the local First Nations Ngadjuri people.
As the state winner, Ms Paulett will be awarded a $15,000 grant from national sponsor Westpac, which she will use to expand the Bush DeVine Garden and the educational components so it’s more accessible to all.
The Hon Clare Scriven MLC, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development and Minister for Forest Industries offered her congratulations to Ms Paulett.
"I'm pleased to announce Ali as the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award winner for South Australia. I commend Ali's achievements in not only creating a unique garden, but also a space that the local community and First Nations groups can use," said Minister Scriven.
"I also say well done to finalists Bridget Johns, Emily Riggs, Kerri Cliff and Lyndsey Jackson and thank them for their ongoing contributions to their local communities and to primary industries in South Australia. I'm sure you will continue to make positive impacts in your chosen fields."
Ms Paulett will now go on to represent South Australia in the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award National Announcement in Canberra in September. Further grants will be awarded to the national winner and runner-up thanks to Westpac.
For more information, see AgriFutures Rural Women's Award.