SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has announced the winners in the sixth annual snowplow naming contest, with four submissions from elementary classrooms in Aberdeen, Hill City, Armour, and McIntosh.
Merida Smith of Lantis Enterprises said participating in SDDOT’s contest is now part of the company’s annual “Snowplow Days” to promote winter weather readiness.
“We originally started entering a snowplow name simply as a fun way for everyone in the office to participate,” notes Smith.
“While it may not be a traditional holiday, ‘Snowplow Days’ perks up the entire office. Throughout the week, employees can submit as many name ideas as they’d like, and then the whole staff votes on a favorite to officially submit to the SDDOT contest.”
SDDOT staff voted on submissions after the contest closed in mid-December.
All named snowplows from the last five contests are actively in service across the SDDOT fleet.
“I want to thank our SDDOT winter maintenance staff members for their dedicated efforts to keep our roads clear and travelers safe during winter weather,” said Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt.
“We truly strive to be the primary resource for South Dakota travelers throughout the year, and I appreciate those who regularly use SD511 to guide their travel decisions, whether during the height of a winter storm or summer construction.”
2025-2026 snowplow naming contest winners:
- Aberdeen Area: Iceorilla
- Trinity Lutheran 4th and 5th graders
- Bell Fourche Area: Rhinestone Plowboy
- Lantis Enterprise in Spearfish
- Custer Area: Sleddy Roosevelt
- Hill City Elementary 3rd graders
- Huron Area: Cutting Edge Express
- Hand County Auditor’s Office
- Mitchell Area: Plowverine
- Armour Elementary 4th graders
- Mobridge Area: Whiteout Warrior
- McIntosh Elementary 6th graders
- Pierre Area: Buzz Ice Clear
- Jordana Sayler of Pierre
- Rapid City Area: Mount Slush NO More
- Drive Safe SD Office of Highway Safety
- Sioux Falls Area: Frost Force One
- Nolan Allen of Harrisburg
- Watertown Area: Scraping By
- Mike Marshall of Bryant
- Winner Area: Scoopy Scoopy Doo
- Jones County Preschool Class
- Yankton Area: Stormin Norman
- Troy Rosenbaum of North Sioux City
You can find more information on the SDDOT Snowplow Contest website.
Contest winners will meet and take photos with their snowplows in the coming months, with stories and photos shared on the SDDOT contest page and social media.
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