Winners of Annual Snowplow Naming Contest 

Winners of the Sixth Annual South Dakota Department of Transportation Snowplow Naming Contest were announced by the SDDOT staff. SDDOT also reports that all named snowplows from the previous five contests are still in active service in their fleet across the state.

The 2025-26 Winners:

Aberdeen              Iceorilla                Trinity Lutheran – 4th / 5th graders – Aberdeen

Belle Fourche        Rhinestone Plowboy         Lantis Enterprises – 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 – Pierre

Rapid City Area:  Mount Slush NO More      Drive Safe South Dakota

Sioux Falls Area:       Frost Force One                  Nolan Allen – Harrisburg

Watertown Area:       Scraping By                         Mike Marshall – Bryant

Winner Area:              Scoopy Scoopy Doo          Jones County Preschool Class

Yankton Area:             Stormin Norman                Troy Rosenbaum – North Sioux City

Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt said, “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.” 

Jundt went on to say, “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.”

The City of Milbank also held a contest to name their snowplow. Susan Underwood of MIlbank won the $15 prize for her submission of Sleetwood Mac.