Sherwin-Williams announced the launch of its 2026 Official Calendar Contest, calling on automotive and aerospace professionals across the U.S. and Canada to showcase their best refinishing work using the company’s coatings.
Eligible participants must submit high-resolution photos, minimum 300 DPI, of vehicles or aircraft refinished exclusively with Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, House of Kolor® or Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings topcoats. Entries must include at least two images taken from different angles and may not feature people or unrelated objects.
Each entry must also list the specific products used and include information about the refinishing facility.
Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 12 through the designated Sherwin-Williams online portals for each brand. By entering, participants grant Sherwin-Williams and its affiliates perpetual rights to use submitted materials in promotional content.
Twelve winning entries will be selected for each of the 2026 calendars — automotive and aerospace — based on finish quality, technical difficulty, design originality and artistic merit. Winners will be notified via email in October.
Each selected entry will be featured in the 2026 calendar and recognized in Sherwin-Williams’ press and digital media. Winners will also receive 20 complimentary copies of the calendar.
“This contest continues to highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of our refinishing professionals,” Sherwin-Williams said.
The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Canada, aged 18 and older. Employees of Sherwin-Williams and their immediate families are not eligible to participate. Complete rules and submission links are available via Sherwin-Williams' official contest pages.
