MoDOT sponsors Paint the Plow as a way to cultivate public awareness and promote winter driving safety. This contest encourages high school students to promote winter driving safety by developing creative, original artwork on a snowplow that represents their individual school and is based on the program theme for the year. Designs will have the opportunity to be visible during winter snow removal on various state-maintained roadways in the school district to enhance public awareness.
Information on MoDOT's 2025-26 Paint the Plow contest will be available soon!
Rules & Guidelines
- View the School Guidelines for information on participants, theme, provisions and promotions.
Project Timeline
- Schools invited to participate - late April 2025.
- Design submissions due - Sept. 12, 2025.
- Plows delivered to participating schools with approved designs - by Sept. 26, 2025.
- Painted plows collected from participating schools - by mid-October 2025.
- Judges' Pick and Fan Favorite honors determined - by Oct. 31, 2025.
- Winners announced - by Nov. 7, 2025.
- Please note dates are subject to change.
Judging & Voting
- The "Judges' Pick" honor is determined by MoDOT personnel and is based on creativity and ability to incorporate the designated safety message and theme.
- Members of the public are invited to vote for the "Fan Favorite" winner via social media.
Contest Entry Form
MoDOT's Contest Entry Form will be available here once the 2025-26 contest has opened!
Have Questions or Need More Information?
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Bethany Belt
Title
Senior Communications Specialist
Department
Communications
Contact Info
Bethany.Belt@modot.mo.gov
Title
Senior Communications Specialist
Department
Communications
Contact Info
Bethany.Belt@modot.mo.gov