Since their debut in 2022, Vine Transit’s four animal mascots have been zipping around the Valley without names. Now, in honor of Transit Month this September, Vine Transit is turning to the creativity of Napa County elementary school students to give these winged animals their official identities.
“We need the creativity of local kids to provide proper names for our mascots — the Bee, Butterfly, Owl, and Hawk,” said Rebecca Schenck, director of transit at the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA), which oversees Vine Transit. “We hope students will come up with names that capture the spirit of Napa Valley and honor these wonderful animals, all of which are enjoying the benefits of cleaner air from our growing zero-emission fleet.”
Each student may submit one name per animal (four names total). Entries must be original, not copyrighted, and free of offensive language. A panel of Vine Transit professionals will review submissions, and select the winners.
Winning students will be treated to a special bus experience tailored to their interests, receive a basket of Vine Transit prizes, and celebrate with a pizza party for their class.
(Sept. 15-Oct. 31, 2025)
KEY DATES:
- Sept. 15, 2025 – contest opens, submit your name!
- Oct. 31, 2025 – contest closes.
- Dec. 5, 2025 – winners announced!
Read the official rules here.