Name a Snowplow

Naming snowplows is a fun way to spread awareness about snowplow safety, foster a sense of ownership among the community, and teach future drivers how to be safe when driving near snowplows. The contest is open to 6th through 12th grade classrooms across Idaho and runs from October 1-31, 2026.

Contest Rules

Eligibility

• Open to grades 6 through 12
• Classrooms must be located in Idaho

Submission Guidelines

• One name per classroom
• Names must be appropriate
• Maximum of 15 characters (including spaces)
• Teachers, please submit your classrooms snowplow name through this online form

• If the same name is submitted by multiple classrooms, only the first entry received will be considered
• Winning names from previous years will not be repeated. See below for list of past winners

Selection and Naming Process

• Name must be submitted by October 31
• ITD employees will vote on submissions in November
• 12 winning names will be selected—two from each of Idaho’s six regions—and winners announced be the end of the year
• Names will be featured above the plows’ blades
• Winning classrooms will receive recognition and a special visit from the snowplow bearing their chosen name
• Media will be invited to cover the events

Additional Information

• Classrooms are free to conduct their own internal voting to select their submission
• Submissions that do not meet the criteria will be disqualified
• By submitting a snowplow name, you grant ITD all rights to use, display and publish the name for promotional purposes

Past winning names