Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day, Dec 1, 2025: WCHA Executive Director, Patrick Vander Sanden, had the opportunity to received the annual Governor's Proclamation recognizing and supporting our Snow Plow Drivers in Wisconsin.
Below are photos of the Proclamation, and of Patrick receiving the proclamation from WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman. Patrick and WCHA sincerely thank the counties who have offered to stand by for media comment.


The Media Staff at WisDOT also shared the links to the stories that they gathered from coverage of Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day. Please see below:
WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
WBAY-TV
Snowplow crews continue cleanup as Wisconsin marks Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
WXOW-TV
WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
WEAU-TV
‘Unsung heroes’: Wisconsin state leaders honor snowplow drivers
WFRV-TV
Dane County snow removal crews work around the clock to keep roads safe
WMTV
WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
WAOW-TV
Snow Plow Driver Appreciation Day
WJJQ radio
WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day
Janesville Gazette newspaper
State Leaders Recognize Snowplow Drivers, Urge Drivers to Slow Down as Winter Returns
Daily Dodge
Local snow removal crews work around the clock as winter weather continues
WMTV