Winter Warriors: Name Our Road & Sidewalk Fleet

Winter Warriors: Name Our Road & Sidewalk Fleet Contest

The City of St. Thomas is inviting residents to participate in the Winter Warriors: Name Our Road & Sidewalk Fleet contest. We’re looking for creative and unique names for our snowplows and sidewalk machines, which are vital to keeping St. Thomas safe and accessible during the winter season.

Our winter maintenance team clears snow and ice from sidewalks, pathways, and 192 kilometers of roads, ensuring safe travel for all. We want to honour these hardworking vehicles with names that reflect the spirit of our community.

The winning name will be proudly displayed on one of our vehicles and featured on social media. This contest will be held annually, giving you the chance to name our fleet each winter season.

The deadline for submissions is March 14, 2025. Afterward, Mayor Preston will select the top 10 names, and the community will vote to choose the winner.

We look forward to your creative ideas and thank you for helping us celebrate our Winter Warriors!

Submit your entry below for a chance to name one of St. Thomas's winter maintenance vehicles!

Submissions must be appropriate and align with community values. Names that include offensive language, political or religious references, copyrighted/trademarked material, or anything deemed inappropriate will not be considered. The City of St. Thomas reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet these guidelines.

Cast Your Vote

The entries are in, the shortlist is set, and now it’s up to you to crown the winner!

We asked for your most creative, clever, and downright hilarious names — and you delivered. Mayor Preston has selected the top 10 finalists, and now it's time to vote for your favourite.

Voting closes on Monday, April 14, 2025, and each person allowed one vote. The winning name will be revealed during Mayor’s Update on Tuesday, April 15.

Poll has closed on 14 April, 2025 11:59 PM
Let's find out which name will rise above the rest, cast your vote now!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Anyone who lives, works, or studies in St. Thomas is welcome to submit name ideas.

Participants may submit multiple name ideas, but each entry must be submitted separately.

Names should be creative, fun, and appropriate for a community setting. Submissions must not contain offensive language, political or religious references, or copyrighted/trademarked material. The City reserves the right to reject names that do not align with these guidelines.

If the same name is submitted by multiple people and is selected as a winner, the first person to submit it will receive credit.

After the submission deadline, Mayor Preston will select the top 10 names. The community will then vote on the final winner through an online poll.

The winning name will be displayed on a winter maintenance vehicle, and the winner will receive a shout-out on the City’s social media channels.

After voting is completed, the City will announce the winning name on its website and social media.

Yes! The Winter Warriors: Name Our Road & Sidewalk Fleet contest will be held annually, so residents can look forward to naming the fleet each winter.

This contest is a fun way for the community to get involved while recognizing the hard work of our winter maintenance crews. It’s a chance to celebrate the vehicles that keep our roads and sidewalks safe and start a new annual tradition for residents to enjoy.

Yes. This contest is a simple and affordable way to bring the community together while recognizing the hard work of our winter maintenance crews. It helps raise awareness about winter operations, fosters local pride, and adds a fun tradition—all at little cost.