Darth Blader, Scoop Dogg: City reveals Lincoln snowplow naming contest winners

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln officials unveiled the eight winners of the Name That Snowplow contest on Thursday.

More than 1,700 names were submitted for the contest, and the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department shortened that list to 25.

Officials said 2,369 people voted on the 25 finalists.  The winning names will appear on the eight snowplows.

Name That Snowplow contest winners

• Clearopathra – submitted by Jen Nevaril, 1,273 votes
• Scoop Dogg – submitted by Mark Lamoree, 1,101 votes
• PlowyMcPlowface – submitted by Matt Schock, 968 votes
• Darth Blader – submitted by Jaime Mayer, 808 votes
• Austin Plowers – submitted by Olivia DeLancey, 668 votes
• Truck Norris – submitted by Christina Tran, 663 votes
• AntiSnowcial – submitted by Angel Gunn, 586 votes
• Snow Big Red – submitted by Candie Vanourney, 579 votes

“We are excited to announce the eight winning names from the City’s Name That Snowplow winter contest,” LTU Director Liz Elliott said in a press release. “The creativity of the submitted names reflects the vibrant spirit of our community. The level of excitement and participation from the public has truly warmed our hearts.”