Blizzard Buster! Plower Power! Snow Angel!

 

Help Nebraska Department of Transportation kick off the annual winter operations season by participating in our Name-a-Snowplow contest. Students from across Nebraska can submit their appropriate, silly, creative names for an opportunity to name one of NDOT's 600 snowplows. You can track the newly named snowplows and past winners in real time at 511.nebraska.gov!


IT’S ABOUT SAFETY

 

This contest strives to bring awareness about winter weather preparedness and safety to Nebraska’s elementary school students. Traffic safety impacts all of us. Snowplow operators and snowplows help keep our roads clear and motorists safe. They also help ensure that emergency vehicles can get to those who need their services. NDOT's snowplow drivers often work long shifts to keep the roads safe for everyone in Nebraska.

 

CONTEST RULES

 

  • Open to Nebraska students in K-6th grade.

  • NDOT will select two winners from each of our eight districts. Learn more about which district your school is in here.

  • Each winning student receives a mini snowplow branded with the selected name; an educational visit from NDOT's snow warriors; and commemorative Name-a-Snowplow signs for home and school.

We are no longer accepting submissions. Winners will be revealed soon! If you have any questions, please email us!

 

 

NDOT's fleet of over 600 snowplows are equipped with full liquid tanks and stocked with more than 200,000 tons of salt so we're ready to tackle Nebraska's icy conditions. Explore our resources below to bring snowplow operations and winter safety lessons into your classroom.

 

 

   

SCHOOL RESOURCES

Winter Driving Safety

 

Lower Elementary Winter Activities

 

Upper Elementary Winter Activities