Nevada Thaw Enforcement is one of the creative winning names selected in the Nevada Department of Transportation’s first-ever Name-A-Snowplow contest.

The winning snowplow names, representing the three regions of Nevada, are:

Cirque du Snowleil – Southern Nevada / Mt. Charleston

Sierra Scoop – Northwestern Nevada / State Route 431, Mt. Rose Highway

Nevada Thaw Enforcement – Northeastern Nevada / Interstate 80, Near Elko

SnowBeGone Kenobi – Honorable Mention

The winning names will be placed on the named snowplows using a specially-made decal.

Inspired by other states who have hosted their own snowplow-naming contests, NDOT invited Nevadans to submit names for plows representing the three NDOT regions across the state.

The submission period lasted from Dec. 19 through Dec. 26. More than 900 entries were received and reviewed by an NDOT review team. Extra consideration was given to Nevada-specific names.

The contest recognizes the dedicated work of NDOT highway maintenance staff who use the plows to help keep Nevada drivers safe and connected. The contest also calls attention to NDOT’s record staff shortage among highway maintenance operators and encourages those qualified candidates who wish to serve their community to apply today.

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Original story from December 19, 2022:

As winter officially gets underway, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting the public to submit creative and fun names as part of its first ever Name-A-Snowplow Contest.

Inspired by other states who have hosted their own snowplow-naming contests, NDOT is inviting Nevadans to submit name ideas to name three plows representing the three NDOT regions across the state: southern Nevada, northwestern Nevada, and northeastern Nevada. Extra points will be given for snowplow names that have a connection to Nevada.

NDOT has 388 snowplows statewide. Many of those vehicles perform dual jobs, such as highway shoulder repairs and other earthwork in the summer, and are ready to clear state roads and highways at the first sign of falling snow, helping keep highways safe and passable.

“I’m excited to announce NDOT’s first ever Name-A-Snowplow Contest and promote the hard work of our snowplow operators to keep our roads clear for residents and travelers during the winter months,” NDOT Director Kristina Swallow said. “We also want to call attention to NDOT’s record staff shortage among operators and encourage those qualified candidates who wish to serve their community to apply today.”

The submission period will last from Dec. 19 through Dec. 26. Snowplow names will be accepted on the NDOT web site at dot.nv.gov/plow.

An NDOT review team will choose three winning names, which will be placed on the named snowplows using a specially-made decal.

Names submitted should be four words or less. No names with profanity or inappropriate language will be considered. All contest rules and regulations are available at dot.nv.gov/plow.

Entries must be submitted by Dec. 26. NDOT will announce winners on Jan. 2. Only entries submitted through NDOT’s website will be considered.

By submitting a snowplow name, entrants grant NDOT all rights, including use and distribution of winning names in all formats.