The Southfield Department of Public will sponsor the “Name the Plow Truck” contest, for residents to participate in an engaging and creative opportunity to name the city’s snowplows.

Residents are encouraged to submit their own unique name ideas to https://forms.gle/EUrhHNJfgt6hdsEv6 by May 9, 2025. The selected names will serve as the inspiration for a collaborative project with students from Southfield A&T and Southfield University Academy, who will paint the snowplow to reflect the winning name. The winners will additionally receive commemorative plaques in recognition of their chosen names.

The contest is part of the City’s celebration of National Public Works Week which will take place May 12-17, 2025. The City’s celebration will take place a week early so as not to conflict with the Memorial Day Holiday and the state APWA conference. Public Works Week celebrates the contributions of public works employees and infrastructure in communities nationwide.

Additionally, Southfield Public Works will hold an open house for the community on May 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Department of Public Works located at 25501 Clara Lane, Southfield, MI  48034. The event will include tours of the facility, and opportunities for children to explore the equipment. and light refreshments. 
For more information, contact the Public Works department at (248) 796-4860 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.