It's time to get your creative juices flowing.
Chatham-Kent residents will have a chance to submit their most creative names for six more snowplows this winter season.
The nomination period is set to open this September through the online community engagement tool, Let's Talk Chatham-Kent.
This phase will be open for at least two weeks before municipal officials narrow the list down to 25 names. The public will help choose the top six names, one for each ward across Chatham-Kent.
The suggested names must be family-friendly, not include any foul language, and be free of discrimination.
Last year, more than 1,000 names were submitted to the contest and over 5,300 votes were cast.
Anita Shovel came in first place with a total of 436 votes.
Gordie Plow placed second with 400 votes, followed by Blizzard of Oz, Darth Blader, Pillsbury Plowboy, Sled Zepplin, Buzz Ice-Clear, Qunuk (the Inuit word for snowflake), Flurrious George, School’s Not Cancelled, Snobi One Kenobi, and Sleetwood Mac.
A 13th plow will also named “McLeodinator” after CK Mornings host Chris McLeod, who was recognized for championing the idea of naming the snow plows locally.
According to the municipality, a snowplow typically has a lifecycle of three to five years. Once the snowplow reaches the end of its lifecycle, its name will be retired.
The cost of creating the signs on each of the renamed snowplows is being covered by WINMAR through a $1,500 sponsorship.
