Kilz Pro Van Contest 2025 – Win a Custom Ford Transit Van + $20,000!

Every pro painter knows that great work starts with the right tools — and the right ride. That’s why KILZ is giving skilled pros like you the chance to take your business to the next level with the Kilz Pro Van Contest 2025.

This isn’t just another giveaway — it’s your opportunity to show off your craft, your passion, and your precision. Submit a short video or photo of your proudest painting project — the one that proves you’ve mastered your trade — and you could drive away with the ultimate painter’s van, built by MotorTrend and customized for professionals who live and breathe their work.

Three winners will each receive a Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van, tailored with a one-of-a-kind MotorTrend Customization Package, designed to make your painting business unstoppable. And because pros deserve more than just a fresh set of wheels, each winner will also pocket a $20,000 cash prize to help fuel their business dreams.

From your first brushstroke to your final coat, this contest celebrates the true artistry behind every paint job — and rewards the pros who do it best.

So grab your camera, show off your skills, and let your work do the talking. Your next masterpiece might just win you the keys to a brand-new future.

Limit: Only one submission is allowed per eligible person. The age of the entrant must be at least 18 years at the time of entry. It is void in Alaska and Hawaii.

How to Enter Kilz Pro Van Contest 2025:

During the Entry Period:

Visit www.kilz.com/provan and complete the entry form with your contact information, U.S. zip code, business region, and painting profession category.

Submit one (of the following:

• Video Entry: Upload an original video (30 seconds–2 minutes) showcasing your pro painting project and your skills.
• Photo Entry: Upload an original action photo (.jpg, .png, or .gif; at least 480x480px; max file size 20MB) of your latest paint project.

Include a written description (up to 250 words) explaining why you are the ultimate pro painter.

Click Submit to complete your entry.

Kilz Pro Van Contest 2025 Winner Selection:

All Entries will be judged by a qualified panel of judges on the basis of the following criteria:

• Relevant to a paint project (Max Point 35);
• Project Showcase & context (Max Point 35); 
• Techniques & Skills (Max Point 30).

Kilz Ultimate Pro Van Contest 2025 Prizes

Grand Prizes (3 total – one per Region):

Each winner will receive:

One Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van, as follows:

• 2024 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van — MSRP: $61,397.34 + registration $466
  • Motor Trend professional painters’ customization package (ARV: $33,337.90)
• 2025 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van — MSRP: $61,324.81 + registration $466
  • Motor Trend professional painters’ customization package (ARV: $33,469.81)
• 2025 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van — MSRP: $61,526.19 + registration $466
  • Motor Trend professional painters’ customization package (ARV: $33,469.81)

Customization package includes:

Sound deadening + insulation, subfloor and covering, racking system, galley cabinets and sink with water system, pull-out fridge, butcher block countertop, rear mirror camera, laptop mount, exterior and interior lighting, custom control panel, solar panel, 40” Smart TV, pull-out table and grill, side awning, sound system, puck locks on rear doors, and dash cam.

Additional prize inclusions:

• 3M painting supplies (tape, sandpaper, respirators, eye protection, wall repair kits, etc.)
• Werner ladders, paint accessories, Weather Guard shelving and storage
• Graco TC PRO Cordless Handheld Sprayer, 210ES Stand Sprayer, hose, tip extensions
• The Wooster Brush Company painting tools (rollers, brushes, trays, buckets, etc.)
• KILZ Primers (1-Gallon, 5-Gallon, Aerosols)
• Behr Interior and Exterior Paint (1-Gallon, 5-Gallon) and caulk
• Plus: $20,000 awarded via check

Total ARV: Varies by vehicle (approx. $137,221 each)