City of Fort Worth, TX

11/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/03/2024 11:15

Vote for your favorite Name the Sweepers Contest finalists

Vote for your favorite Name the Sweepers Contest finalists

Published on November 03, 2024

Election season is not over yet - Fort Worth's street sweepers want your vote, too.

More than 500 people participated in the Name the Street Sweepers contest, resulting in more than 1,300 names submitted.

"The excitement around our Name the Street Sweepers Contest has been contagious," said Cody Whittenburg, environmental services director. "Our community is to be commended for its creativity while embracing our new street sweepers and everything they represent - a testament to our ongoing commitment to create and maintain a safe, clean city."

Have your say, vote today

City staff has reviewed all the submissions and narrowed the name list to 50 finalists. Now, your votes are needed to select the winners. The 12 names with the most votes will be displayed on the side of one of the new street sweepers. This is a free contest open to all Fort Worth residents and helps to promote a litter-free community.

Pick your favorite names and cast your vote by Friday, Nov. 15.

How to vote:

  • Go online: Visit the Litter website.
  • Complete the survey: Select up to 10 of your favorite names from the list.
  • Cast your vote: Click the Submit your vote! button.
  • Voting ends Friday, Nov. 15.

Did your submission make the list of finalists? Spread the word to help build the votes.

Announcing the winners

Twelve winning names will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Tune in to the Fort Worth City Council work session at 1 p.m. for the official announcement.

Winners will be contacted via email and will receive a prize pack filled with a variety of environmentally themed swag.

Winners will also be listed on the City's Litter website and posted on Keep Fort Worth Beautiful's Facebook page. You can also sign up for the Keep Fort Worth Beautiful monthly newsletter for this and other fun environmental news and events around Fort Worth.

Resources: For official rules and additional information, visit the City of Fort Worth Litter website.

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