Lincoln’s “Name That Snowplow” Contest

The votes are in! *531 votes were cast in the contest, and the winning names will be featured on eight City snowplows.

The Winning Names

1. The Big LePlowski 259 Votes • Submitted By: Michael Maly

2. Sleetwood Mac 224 Votes • Submitted By: Matthew Monnich

3. Ctrl Salt Delete 220 Votes • Submitted By: Mark Fischer

4. Betty Whiteout 191 Votes • Submitted By: Nikki Mandeville

5. Buenos Snowches 152 Votes • Submitted By: Leigh Ann Palmer

6. & 7. Han Snowlo 151 Votes • Submitted By: Justin Alger

Plowabunga 151 Votes • Submitted By: Eric Bettger

8. Sled Zeppelin 150 Votes • Submitted By: Norbert Pieper

The Runners Up

9. Blizzard of Oz 146 Votes

10. Plowasaurus Rex 144 Votes

11. Optimus Brine 129 Votes

12. Fast & Flurryous 111 Votes

13. Catch My Drift 109 Votes

14. Melton John 107 Votes

15. Buzz Iceclear 104 Votes

16. Clark W Blizzwald 101 Votes

17. Edgar Allen Snow 99 Votes

18. Blizzard Wizard 89 Votes

19. Blades of Flurry 87 Votes

20. Mr. Plow 81 Votes

21. Moby Slick 55 Votes

22. Snownado 53 Votes

23. Big Kahuna 46 Votes

24. Blitzen 40 Votes

25. Drizzly Adams 37 Votes

View Previous Year's Winners

*Each vote could include up to eight names.

Some snowplow names were submitted multiple times by different individuals. If one of these names became a contest winner, the first person to submit the name was selected for the contest announcement.

Contest Dates

Tuesday, November 12 to November 26
Snowplow names were submitted by the community
LTU Snowfighters reviewed and selected their top 25 snowplow names submitted.
Week of December 16
The top 25 snowplow names were announced
December 23 through January 3, 2025
Voting took place
Week of January 13
The top eight snowplow names were announced

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 receive free swag from Lincoln Transportation and Utilities at 555 South 10th Street, Suite 208.

For more information, contact Erika Hill, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Communications division at erhill@lincoln.ne.gov.

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