ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke has announced the winners of the first annual snowplow naming contest.
The city received over 300 entries, and City employees narrowed it down to 12 winners.
Here are the winning names in alphabetical order:
- Austin Plowers
- Clearopathra
- Control Salt Delete
- Han Snolo
- Plow Chick A Plow Wow
- Plower Ranger
- Plowy McPlowface
- Sir Plows-A-Lot
- Snowtorious D.I.G.
- Sled Zepplin
- Sleetwood Mac
- The Big Leplowski
Submissions came from residents ranging in age from 27 to 64, and the winners are invited to the Public Works Center to place the name cards on their plow. Winners will also have a photo opportunity with their named plow and will receive city swag.
“Staff enjoyed seeing the creativity from the Roanoke residents we serve,” said Fleet Manager Wayne Farley. “It’s great to see the community engage with us in such a fun and unique way.”
The fleet division of Roanoke is preparing for winter months with the snow fighting team ready in case the city receives snow.