The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced the winners of the fourth annual "Name a Snowplow" contest for elementary and middle school students in Massachusetts on Dec. 19, 2025.

This contest received entries from public school classrooms across the commonwealth to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during winter operations.

"Thank you to all of the students who participated. Your creativity allows us to highlight to all, the importance of the work performed by our workforce," said Phil Eng, interim MassDOT secretary and MBTA general manager and CEO. "Our workforce takes pride as they clear snow and ice, keeping our roads safe during adverse weather events for all that need to travel.  To our contest winners and participants, know that you have added some fun to the serious take of operating plows. I'm proud of the skill and dedication from our crews and thank the public of the shared responsibility to slow down, give plows space and put safety first every time there is a winter weather event."

"MassDOT's annual Name a Snowplow contest is a fun tradition that gets Massachusetts schools involved in winter safety." said Jonathan Gulliver, undersecretary and State Highway administrator. "It gives students a chance to be creative while learning about the important work our crews do to keep our roads clear and safe. Thank you to everyone who took part in this contest, and congratulations to our winners."

The 12 winning schools and snowplow names are listed below.

Grades K-4

• District 1, Colrain Central School — Master Snowda

• District 2, Harris Brook Elementary School — Frost Responder

• District 3, Davis Hill Elementary — You're Killing Me Squalls

• District 4, Tyngsborough Elementary School — Flake Maye

• District 5, George R. Austin Intermediate School — Darth Blader

• District 6, Saint Peter School — K Pop Snow Hunter

Grades 5-8

• District 1, Lanesborough Elementary School — The Blizzard Boss

• District 2, Gill Elementary School — Thaw Patrol

• District 3, Trotter Middle School — Clearopathra

• District 4, Beverly Middle School — Sleet Caroline

• District 5, Blessed Sacrament School — Scrape Codder

• District 6, F.A Day Middle School — Jon Bon Snowvi

For more information, visit mass.gov/name-a-snowplow-contest-2025-26.