The PHTA Awards of Excellence program is proud to celebrate this year's Silver winners. The designs below are a testament to the imagination and skill of pool builders from around the world. Take a moment to enjoy this art gallery of award-winning projects — and make sure to check out the Bronze and Merit winners, as they will be announced later in the month.
Category: POOLS WITH A VANISHING EDGE By: Cosgrove Custom Pools, Loomis, Calif.
Cosgrove Custom Pools
Loomis, Calif.
Decking Material: Tile and Concrete
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
South Lake, Texas
Decking Material: Silver Travertine, Versailles Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
South Lake, Texas
Decking Material: Ivory Travertine, Versailles Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Texas Pools, The Woodlands, Texas
Texas Pools
The Woodlands, Texas
Decking Material: Turf
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Grass
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric By: Russell Pool Company, Baton Rouge, La.
Russell Pool Company
Baton Rouge, La.
Decking Material: Limestone and Ipe Wood
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric By: Ryan Hughes Design Build, Tampa, Fla.
Ryan Hughes Design Build
Tampa, Fla.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Rustic Ivory Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric By: Backyard Oasis, Tomball, Texas
Backyard Oasis
Tomball, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine, Ivory
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric By: Southernwind Pools, Mckinney, Texas
Southernwind Pools
Mckinney, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Category: ELEVATED POOL AND/OR SPA STRUCTURE By: Ozzie Kraft Enterprises, Las Vegas, Nev.
Ozzie Kraft Enterprises
Las Vegas, Nev.
Decking Material: Stainless Steel and Tile
Category: FREEFORM By: Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.
Ike's Carter Pools
Oakland Park, Fla.
Decking Material: Crema Bella French Pattern Marble
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: VINYL-LINED POOLS By: Concord Pools & Spas, Latham, N.Y.
Concord Pools & Spas
Latham, N.Y.
Decking Material: Blu 60 Paver
Category: SCREENED ENCLOSED POOLS By: Ryan Hughes Design Build, Tampa, Fla.
Ryan Hughes Design Build
Tampa, Fla.
Decking Material: Travertine Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: TECHNICAL/ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: POOL RENOVATIONS By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Pavestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: POOL WITH AUTOMATIC COVERS By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Grass
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: RECREATION/LEISURE POOLS By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: SPAS BUILT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIMMING POOLS By: Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla.
Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
Port Charlotte, Fla.
Decking Material: Premium Travertine Shellstone
Category: RESIDENTIAL WATER FEATURES By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
This article first appeared in the October 2022 issue of AQUA Magazine — the top resource for retailers, builders and service pros in the pool and spa industry. Subscriptions to the print magazine are free to all industry professionals. Click here to subscribe.
