City Snowplow Naming Contest Begins October 16

Published on October 16, 2025

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) invites residents to participate in the final Name That Snowplow contest at lincoln.ne.gov/NameThatSnowplow. Residents may submit snowplow names now through November 5, and through late December, vote for their favorites, with the winning names appearing on eight City snowplows.

“Winter in Lincoln is a time to celebrate our community’s creativity and the hard work of our winter operations team,” said LTU Director Liz Elliott. “The Name that Snowplow contest lets community members have fun leaving their mark on these hardworking snowplows. After two years of clever entries like Betty Whiteout, Truck Norris, and Sleetwood Mac, we can’t wait to see this year’s submissions.”

This is the third and final year of the Name That Snowplow contest. Elliott said in 2024, the community submitted more than 500 names. LTU snowfighters reviewed the name submissions and selected the final 25 names for consideration. The community then voted on their top final eight names. Winning names from the 2024 edition included:

  • The Big LePlowski
  • Sleetwood Mac
  • Ctrl Salt Delete
  • Betty Whiteout
  • Buenos Snowches
  • Han Snowlo
  • Plowabunga
  • Sled Zeppelin

Contest timeline:

  • October 16 through November 5 – The community is invited to submit snowplow name ideas at lincoln.ne.gov/NameThatSnowplow.
  • Week of December 1 – LTU will select the top 25 snowplow names from which the community may vote.
  • December 8 through 19 – Community members may vote for their favorite snowplow names at lincoln.ne.gov/NameThatSnowplow.
  • Week of January 5, 2026 – LTU will announce the winners. The winning names will be displayed on City snowplows. Winners will also receive free prizes from LTU.

Contest guidelines:

  • Snowplow name submissions must be 17 characters or less (including spaces) to fit on trucks.
  • The name cannot include your name.
  • No profanity or inappropriate language.
  • If multiple people submit the same name, the person who submits the name first will be selected.
  • Employees and family members of the City of Lincoln are excluded from participation in the contest.
  • Names or words protected by copyright or trademark will not be accepted.
  • By submitting your entry, you agree to the City of Lincoln using your submitted entry in a public and official capacity.
  • Names of the winning participants will be shared in a news release, City of Lincoln website, and on City of Lincoln social media sites.
  • If your snowplow name is selected, you will be notified via phone or email. Winners will be able to pick up free prizes from Lincoln Transportation and Utilities at 555 South 10th Street, Suite 208.

For more information about the Name That Snowplow contest and to submit an entry, visit lincoln.ne.gov/NameThatSnowplow.

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