How do I enter?

During the Contest Period, visit purdy.com/contest and complete the on-screen registration form, including submitting a photo of a Purdy product or of you using a Purdy product and an essay that describes “Your Purdy Story” including, but not limited to, how you started using Purdy brand products, what the brand means to you, how it’s helped you grow your business, the difference Purdy products have on your work, etc.

 

Who can participate in the contest?

The Contest is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States & the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entry and are a professional painter or professional who paints, which means painting is a part of their paid job (painter, general contractor, handyman, etc.) and have owned or used Purdy products as of July 31, 2025. Employees of The Sherwin-Williams Company, and its parents, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, employees, directors, shareholders, suppliers, distributors and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, including Don Jagoda Associates, Inc. and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings and their spouses) and household members of each (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate or win. Visit Official Rules for additional information.

 

Can I enter if I’m not a professional?

No. The Contest is only open to those who are a professional painter or professional who paints.

 

What is the deadline to enter the contest?

11:59 PM ET on September 15, 2025

 

How is the winner selected?

Each submitted Entry will be judged immediately following the end of the Contest Period by a panel of Sponsor-selected judges to determine one (1) Grand Prize winner based on the following judging criteria: Relevance to Theme (25%); Uniqueness (25%); Most Inspirational Essay (25%); and Visual Appeal (25%). In the event of a tie, tied Entries will be re-judged by the judges based solely (100%) on Relevance to Theme. Decisions of judges are final with respect to all matters relating to the Contest.

 

What is the prize I can win?

A Purdy prize pack (ARV: $3,409) including the following Purdy® products – Roller Cover & Frames - 9", 14” & 18” Altitude™ & Marathon™ Roller Covers. 9”, 14” & 18” Revolution™ Frames.  Brushes - Pro-Extra® Glide, Pro-Extra® High Capacity, XL® Glide™, XL® 100th Anniversary Edition, Nylox™ Glide™ & Clearcut® Glide™. Extension Poles - Pole + 2-4’ & 4-8’. Knee Pads. Trays & Pails - 5G NEST™ Bucket and liners, 9” NEST™ tray and liners, pail and liners. Prep & Clean up Tools – 10 in 1 folding painters tool, brush & roller cleaner, Premium 2" Putty Knife, 3" & 6” Premium Joint Knife, Mini Wire Brush. Storage – Painters Backpack.  Purdy 100th Anniversary Merch: Contractor T-shirt, Vintage T-shirt, baseball hat, Bluetooth speaker, lunchbox, water bottle, beanie, golf balls. Actual products and merchandise at sole discretion of the Sponsor. Also included in the Grand Prize is a $400 gift card to a select home improvement or paint store retailer and a check in the amount of $1,191 to help offset taxes. The ARV of the total Grand Prize is $5,000. Gift card is subject to terms and conditions. All details of the Grand Prize are at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. The actual retail value of the Grand Prize may vary depending on market conditions and any difference in value will not be awarded. No transfer, substitution, or cash equivalent for Grand Prize (or portion of prize) will be permitted, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor and, in such circumstance, an alternate prize of comparable value will be awarded, the Sponsor's obligation to the winner will be fulfilled, and no other additional compensation will be provided. No responsibility or liability is assumed for damages, losses or injury resulting from acceptance or use of Grand Prize (or portion thereof). All federal, state and local taxes on prize receipt and/or use are the responsibility solely of the winner. The winner will be issued a 1099 tax form for the actual value of the prize for the year the prize is awarded.

 

Can I submit multiple entries?

No, the Contest is limited to one (1) entry per entrant during the Contest Period. Visit Official Rules for additional information.

 

When will the winner be announced? 

October 2025.

 

How will the winner be notified?

Potential winner will be notified by email and required to sign and return, via email, a Declaration of Eligibility & Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release and Assignment of Rights within two (2) days of issuance or the prize will be forfeited.