Published on November 09, 2026
2026 Snow Plow Naming Contest: Submit Your Idea by November 15 The City’s Snow Plow Naming Contest is back, and this year the people who clear Lawrence streets will choose the winner. Lawrence has already given the fleet Taylor Drift and The Blizzard of Oz. Now, it’s time to find the next great snow plow name. Beginning today, November 9, residents can submit their funniest, cleverest, most creative, and most Lawrence-inspired ideas at lawrenceks.gov/snow. Phase 1: Lawrence brings the names From November 9 through November 15, submit your snow plow name idea at lawrenceks.gov/snow. Submissions should:
If more than one person submits the same name, the team will note its popularity on that entry. Phase 2: The people behind the plows choose After submissions close, MSO administrative staff will review eligible entries and select 10 finalists based on creativity, originality, community connection, and suitability for use on City equipment. Those 10 finalists will then go to the employees who operate and support Lawrence’s snow and ice response. These are the crews who treat and clear our streets during winter weather, often overnight and in difficult conditions, and they’ll cast the final votes to choose the name they want to see on the fleet. Phase 3: Winner reveal The winning name will be announced on Friday, November 20. The City will then create a custom magnet with the name for one of its snow plows. Once the magnet arrives, residents who submitted the winning name will be invited for a photo-op with our newly named snow plow. The City launched its first Snow Plow Naming Contest in 2024, when residents submitted more than 650 name ideas and Taylor Drift took the crown. The following year brought hundreds more submissions and another Lawrence favorite, The Blizzard of Oz. Beyond giving the community something fun to do as winter approaches, the contest puts a spotlight on the employees and equipment behind Lawrence’s snow and ice response. Submit your snow plow name at lawrenceks.gov/snow from Monday, November 9, through Sunday, November 15. Media Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.gov About the City of Lawrence The City of Lawrence supports an unmistakably vibrant community with innovative, equitable, transparent and responsible local government. Together, we are creating a community where everyone can enjoy life and feel at home.