CITY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL NAME A SNOWPLOW CONTEST

(Charleston, W. Va.) – In conjunction with the City of Charleston Public Works Department’s annual “Salt Parade” which allows the department to test equipment to ensure it is in working order and perform a dry run of routes – Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin invited local students to help name the city’s snowplows. 

“We are excited to launch Charleston’s inaugural ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest – designed to shine a spotlight on the vital work of our snow removal crews, whose dedication keeps our roadways safe during the winter months, while also fostering a sense of community pride and participation,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “By offering this creative opportunity, we’re inviting our young people to engage with the essential services that keep our city moving.” 

HOW IT WORKS: 

• Contest is only open to pre-K – 12th-grade students (with parent/guardian permission) meeting criteria listed under Contest Rules. 
• Students (with parent/guardian permission) can submit snowplow names ONLINE until November 14, 2024 at 5 p.m.
• Winners will be notified via their parent/guardian’s contact information by November 27, 2024.
• Winning snowplow names will be selected by the City Team, featured on City snowplows, and announced via press release and social media. 

CONTEST RULES:

• Submission must be from a pre-K – 12th grade student (with parent/guardian permission) fitting at least one of the following criteria: 
• attends school in the City of Charleston
  • lives in the City of Charleston
• Snowplow name submissions must be 15 characters or less (including spaces).
• Snowplow name cannot include the student’s name.
• Names or words protected by copyright or trademark will not be accepted.
• Profanity and inappropriate language are prohibited.
• If multiple students submit the same name, the person who submits the name first will be selected.