2022 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

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.

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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

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Category: TRADITIONAL By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas

Claffey Pools

South Lake, Texas

Decking Material: Silver Travertine, Versailles Pattern

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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Category: TRADITIONAL By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas

Claffey Pools

South Lake, Texas

Decking Material: Ivory Travertine, Versailles Pattern 

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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Category: TRADITIONAL By: Texas Pools, The Woodlands, Texas

Texas Pools

The Woodlands, Texas

Decking Material: Turf

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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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

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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

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Category: Geometric By: Ryan Hughes Design Build, Tampa, Fla.

Ryan Hughes Design Build

Tampa, Fla.

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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Category: Geometric By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Decking Material: Rustic Ivory Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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Category: Geometric By: Backyard Oasis, Tomball, Texas

Backyard Oasis

Tomball, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine, Ivory

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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Category: Geometric By: Southernwind Pools, Mckinney, Texas

Southernwind Pools

Mckinney, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

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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

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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

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Category: VINYL-LINED POOLS By: Concord Pools & Spas, Latham, N.Y.

Concord Pools & Spas

Latham, N.Y.

Decking Material: Blu 60 Paver

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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

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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

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Category: POOL RENOVATIONS By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Decking Material: Pavestone

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.