By Nebraska Department of Transportation
LINCOLN, Neb. — For the fifth consecutive year, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) hosted its Name-a-Snowplow contest, inviting K-6 students and classrooms across Nebraska to submit their most creative and clever snowplow names. Winning names are proudly displayed on one of more than 600 snowplows in NDOT’s fleet—each trackable in real time on Nebraska 511.
This year, NDOT received nearly 4,500 entries. Two winners were selected from each of NDOT’s eight geographical districts. The 16 winners were recognized with a celebratory event at their school, which included a visit from NDOT maintenance employees, a presentation about snowplow operations and winter safety, recognition of the winning student or classroom and an opportunity to tour the newly branded snowplow and ask questions.
In addition, the student or classroom who submitted the winning name received a miniature snowplow branded with the name, along with commemorative Name-a-Snowplow miniature road signs for their home and school. View photos of all of our 2025 celebrations at ndot.info/snowplow.
The annual contest kicks off each fall and gives NDOT a fun and engaging way to partner with educators to teach students about snowplow operations and the vital work that is done to keep Nebraska roads and drivers safe during the winter months.
