The finalists are in - now it's time to vote!
Thanks to everyone who submitted creative and fun name ideas for our new John Deere 1585 mower! What an incredible response to name submissions! With over 80 name ideas submitted, it's now time to vote up your favourite!
After reviewing all the entries, the name selection committee narrowed it down to a shortlist of top six names. These names were selected based on the number of times they were submitted and the reasoning behind each selection.
Now, it’s time for you to decide! Cast your vote for your favorite mower name and help us choose the winner.
Vote now: www.hinton.ca/engage
The winning name will be announced on April 23, 2025.
Thank you for participating in this fun community contest. We can’t wait to see which name wins.
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Contest Rules
- The Prize: Town of Hinton gift basket, including Town merchandise, valued at $75
- Eligibility: By submitting your suggested name, you permit the Town of Hinton to use that name in promotional materials related to the new mower. You are a Hinton Resident. Your name submission must not include any profanity or inappropriate language.
- How to Enter: Submit your name idea using the online survey: hinton.ca/engage. Only name ideas submitted through this platform will be considered. Vote for your favorite name once the shortlist is announced when name submissions close.
- Contest Period: Name submissions will be accepted between April 1, 2025 and April 11, 2025, @ 8:15 a.m. Voting for the name selection will be accepted between April 11, 2025, @ 4:00 p.m. and April 18, 2025, @ 8:15 a.m.
- How to Win: Names submitted before April 11, 202,5, at 8:15 a.m. will be provided to the Town of Hinton Name Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will choose five (5) names to shortlist for the community to vote on between April 11 and April 18, 2025. Once the community votes for their favourite name, the people who submitted that name will be entered into a random draw, with the winner announced on April 23, 2025.