DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Transportation is calling on elementary school teachers to submit class entries for the agency’s annual “Name That Plow” contest, a winter program that gives students a chance to help name the snow plows that will be used across the state during the upcoming season. The reminder was shared in a post on DelDOT’s official Facebook page as the submission deadline approaches.
The contest is open to kindergarten through fifth grade classes and is designed to engage young students while highlighting the essential role of snow removal crews during winter storms. Each participating class can suggest names for the plows assigned to Delaware’s three counties. To ensure the names fit on the equipment decals, DelDOT requires submissions to stay within 15 characters and use one or two words. Personal names are not allowed, and entries containing profanity or inappropriate language will be rejected. Teachers can submit entries through the Google Form linked at https://linktr.ee/delawaredot. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. Schools may enter more than one idea. If several schools submit the same winning name, DelDOT will use a random drawing to select which school receives final credit. One winner will be chosen in each of Delaware’s three counties.
According to the post, DelDOT’s Community Relations team will notify winning schools in December. As part of the recognition, a snow plow will visit each school to take a photograph with the participating class. The department notes that plow visits have become a favorite tradition for many students, offering a close look at the vehicles responsible for keeping state roads passable during winter weather. State officials continue to use the annual contest as a way to build community engagement while preparing for the winter season. More information is available through DelDOT’s official channels.
Photo: Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Facebook Page