NDLTAP
Innovation Champions

2020 Winner - Pipe Cleaner

2020 Entries - Culvert Rack & Motor Grader Step

The NDLTAP encourages you to enter the Innovation Champions contest. It is a phenomenal way to share your innovative ideas with others that may benefit from your concept. This is also a good way for you, your crews, and your department to get some well earned recognition for your efforts. It's a real morale booster for everyone.

We are accepting submissions for 2021 from: ND Tribal, City, Township, and County government entities. Please submit your entries by July 31.

2021 Contest Brochure (PDF, 4169K)
2021 Contest Application (Word, 14K)
Build a Better Mousetrap National Competition 2020 Entries Booklet (PDF, 13260K)
Visit the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition website
- LaMoure County (ND) Highway Department takes 1st Place in the Pioneer Award category!!

Email or call Leanna Emmer for more information or to find out how to submit an application. Her contact information is leanna.emmer@ndsu.edu or (701)220-4595. She looks forward to hearing from you!!!

Contest Winners

2021 – Guardrail Maintainer (PDF, 365K)
- Guardrail Maintainer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:44)
- Show other 2021 entries
  - Chip Seal Spreader Bucket (PDF, 730K)
    - Chip Seal Bucket Spreader Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:41)
  - Culvert Steamer (PDF, 556K)
  - Cutting Edge Rack (PDF, 554K)
  - Oil Saver System (PDF, 537K)
2020 – Pipe Cleaner (PDF, 781)
- Pipe Cleaner Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:52)
- Show other 2020 entries
  - Culvert Rack (PDF, 405)
  - Motor Grader Step (PDF, 532)
    - Motor Grader Step Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:15)
2019 – Spring Load Arm Enhancement for Gravel Saver Disc (PDF, 858)
- Spring Load Arm Enhancement Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:00)
- Show other 2019 entries
  - Snow Bank Buster (PDF, 673)
    - Snow Bank Buster Demonstration 1 (Video Length: 00:01:05)
    - Snow Bank Buster Demonstration 2 (Video Length: 00:00:39)
2018 – Crack Leveling Material Spreader (PDF, 783K)
- Crack Leveling Material Spreader Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:42)
- Show other 2018 entries
  - Sign Rack in Sign Truck (PDF, 303K)
  - Sign Reflectivity Assessment Tool (PDF, 498K)
    - Sign Reflectivity Assessment Tool Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:36)
  - Swing-a-Way Bridge Marker (PDF, 770K)
    - Swing Away Bridge Marker Demonstration 1 (Video Length: 00:00:11)
    - Swing Away Bridge Marker Demonstration 2 (Video Length: 00:00:27)
2017 – Drain Tile Placement Trailer (PDF, 520K)
- Drain Tile Placement Trailer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:01:05)
- Show other 2017 entries
  - Cattail Slayer (PDF, 373K)
    - Cattail Slayer Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:40)
  - Culvert Blaster (PDF, 680K)
    - Culvert Blaster Demonstration (Video Length: 00:00:52)
  - Sign Step & Sign Rack (PDF, 927K)
    - Sign Step & Sign Rack Demonstration (Video Length: 00:03:54)
2016 – Pickup Sign Ramp (PDF, 1174K)
2015 – Service Truck Tire Carrier (PDF, 162K)
2014 – Redesigned Sign Truck (PDF, 281K)
2013 – Sign Repair Platform (PDF, 340K)
2012 – Motor Grader Wheel Rake (PDF, 280K)
- Wheel Rake in Action (Video Length: 00:02:01)
- Wheel Rake Location (Video Length: 00:00:28)
2011 – Snow Pusher (PDF, 417K)
2010 – Cutting Edge Lift (PDF, 269K)
2009 – Disk for Motor Grader (PDF, 109K)
- Show other 2009 entries
  - Drop Trailer (PDF, 1037K)
  - Electric Utility Safety Cone Zone Program (PDF, 335K)
  - Electric Utility Safety Cone Zone Program II (PDF, 27K)
  - Wheeled Grout Box (PDF, 215K)
2008 – Utility Lift Mechanism (PDF, 74K)

NDLTAPInnovation Champions

Contest Winners

NDLTAP
Innovation Champions