DRIGGS, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking submissions for the second-annual snowplow naming contest.

This year, the eligible grade range has been expanded to include all classrooms in Idaho from sixth to 12th grade. Students and teachers are encouraged to brainstorm name ideas as a class and submit one suggestion per classroom by Oct. 31. ITD employees will vote on their favorite submissions in November, and 12 names will be selected as winners — two from each of ITD’s six districts.

The winning submissions for ITD’s six districts from 2024. Image courtesy of ITD.

Teton County is part of ITD’s sixth district. Last year, the inaugural contest winners from district six were “Antisnowcial” and “POW POW KA PLOW.” The winning classrooms will receive recognition for the contributions as well as an educational visit from the snowplow bearing the winning name.

“Name A Snowplow 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,” ITD wrote on its website.

Teachers can download a presentation from ITD about snowplow safety to share with their classrooms as a supplement to the conversation. Name submissions must be appropriate and no more than 15 characters, including spaces.

To learn more about the contest, rules and supplemental material, visit ITD’s website.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.