Alaska's 2025-2026 Name a Snowplow Contest

Join the excitement and creativity as we name a snowplow.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is bringing back one of our favorite traditions the Name a Snowplow Contest! This year, one mighty plow braving the epic snow of Thompson Pass will get an official name chosen by Alaskans.

Thompson Pass isn't just snowy,  it's one of the snowiest places in North America! Sitting on the Richardson Highway, it connects the Valdez Oil Terminal with Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Canada. It's a lifeline for freight, fuel, and essential goods and our crews work around the clock to keep it open. Now it's your turn to celebrate them with a name that will make this plow stand out all winter long.

Contest Details

• Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025
• One Entry Per Person: Each participant may submit only one name.
• Winning Selection Announced: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Submission Guidelines

• Character Limit: Each name must be no more than 30 characters (including letters and spaces).
• Keep It Classy, Alaska: Submissions with profanity or inappropriate language will not be considered.
• Nonpartisan Fun: Politically inspired names (e.g., slogans or plays on politicians' names) will not be accepted.