The PHTA Awards of Excellence program continues to highlight the best of the best when it comes to creating masterpieces in backyards and illustrating the many possibilities within pool building and design. AQUA is proud to present this year's Bronze winners, who have taken their craft to the next level. Enjoy the full list of these award-winning projects, and stay tuned for the Merit winners to be showcased later this month.
Category: Pools With a Vanishing Edge | By Platinum Pools - A Cody Pools Company, Houston, Texas Photo courtesy Rod Brady / Houston Real Estate Media
Platinum Pools - A Cody Pools Company
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Deck Coating
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, Texas Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Tipton Spires Design | Build
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Natural Stone Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz. Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography
California Pools & Landscape
Chandler, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Yard Mods Tx, Little Elm, Texas Photo courtesy Justin Allred / OtherRed Photography
Yard Mods TX
Little Elm, Texas
Decking Material: Silver Travertine
Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Artisan Pools NC, Kitty Hawk, N.C. Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Artisan Pools NC
Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Decking Material: Afyon Cloud Marble Sandblasted
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Traditional | By Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb. Photo courtesy Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Tiramisu Natural Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Traditional | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Mike and Laura Farley / Farley Pool Designs
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Ivory Travertine Versailles Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By Larsenโs Pool & Spa, Tampa, Fla. Photo courtesy Bill Horne / Horne Photography
Larsen's Pool & Spa
Tampa, Fla.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Traditional | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Platinum Brushed Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb. Photo courtesy Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Nordic Silver Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga. Photo courtesy Aubrey Gall / Aubrey Alexander Photography
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: Birch Grey
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga. Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: Silver French Pattern Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Ikeโs Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla. Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Ike's Carter Pools
Oakland Park, Fla.
Decking Material: Stone Grey
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes Photo courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes Photo courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Diffazur Piscines, Alpes-Maritimes, France Photo courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Alpes-Maritimes, France
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, Texas Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Carrollton, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete | Artificial Turf
Category: Geometric | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, Texas Photo courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Pulliam Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: No Color Salt Finish
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By Morris Pools, Mesa, Ariz. Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography
Morris Pools
Mesa, Ariz.
Decking Material: Texas Cream Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By Morris Pools, Mesa, Ariz. Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography
Morris Pools
Mesa, Ariz.
Decking Material: Pearl Contempo Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, Texas Photo courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Pulliam Pools
Fort Worth, Texas
Decking Material: Sundek
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz. Photo courtesy Michael Duerinckx Photography
Presidential Pools & Spas
Gilbert, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, Texas Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Sky White Marble
Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, Texas Photo courtesy Kye Lee Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Mexican Pewter Travertine
Category: Geometric | By Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, Texas Photo courtesy Kye Lee Photography
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas
Decking Material: Silver Travertine
Category: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, Texas Photo courtesy James Gill Boyd Aerial Photo Video
St. John Pools
Rosharon, Texas
Category: Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Platinum Brushed Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C. Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Vue Custom Pools & Design
Greensboro, N.C.
Decking Material: Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C. Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Vue Custom Pools & Design
Greensboro, N.C.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, Texas Photo courtesy Ryan Hall Productions
Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools
Montgomery, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete with Spray Deck
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, Texas Photo courtesy Ryan Hall Productions
Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools
Montgomery, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz. Photo courtesy Jon Hayward / California Pools & Landscape
California Pools & Landscape
Chandler, Ariz.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Hydroscapes Pools & Patios, Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo courtesy High 5 Media
Hydroscapes Pools & Patios
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Decking Material: Concrete
Category: Freeform | By Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb. Photo courtesy Jeffrey Bebee Photography
Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Nordic Silver Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Freeform | By J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga. Photo courtesy Aubrey Gall / Aubrey Alexander Photography
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: T5
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Freeform | By Texas Outdoor Oasis, Wylie, Texas Photo courtesy Taylor Ratcliff Photography
Texas Outdoor Oasis
Wylie, Texas
Decking Material: Travertine
Category: Freeform | By The Green Scene, Chatsworth, Calif. Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media
The Green Scene
Chatsworth, Calif.
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Freeform | By Aqua Builders, Driftwood, Texas Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Aqua Builders
Driftwood, Texas
Decking Material: Aguado Stone โ Oklahoma River Flagstone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By JAS Aquatics, Huntington Station, N.Y. Photo courtesy Mark DiMattei / MarkD Arts
JAS Aquatics
Huntington Station, N.Y.
Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga. Photo courtesy Aubrey Gall / Aubrey Alexander Photography
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: T5
Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Rainbow Pools & Living Art Designs, Fishkill, N.Y. Photo courtesy David Ciotoli / Rainbow Pools & Living Art Designs
Rainbow Pools & Living Art Designs
Fishkill, N.Y.
Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Swimming Pool Services, Waukesha, Wis. Photo courtesy Tracy Thompson / TK Enterprises
Swimming Pool Services
Waukesha, Wis.
Decking Material: Beacon Hill Smooth Pavers
Category: Screened Enclosed Pools | By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla. Photo courtesy Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
Port Charolotte, Fla.
Decking Material: Premium Select Akoya Marble Deck โ French Pattern
Catgory: Technical/Engineering Achievement | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes Photo courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pool Renovations | By Hucks Pool Company, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Photo courtesy Melissa Hucks / Hucks Pool Company
Hucks Pool Company
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Pool Renovations | By High-Tech Pools, North Olmsted, Ohio Photo courtesy Eric Hanson / Hanson Photography
High-Tech Pools
North Olmsted, Ohio
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pool Renovations | By Richardโs Total Backyard Solutions, Houston, Texas Photo courtesy Luis Urdaneta / Cove Studio Productions
Richard's Total Backyard Solutions
Houston, Texas
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: Pool Renovations | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz. Photo courtesy Jon Hayward / California Pools & Landscape
California Pools & Landscape
Chandler, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Mike and Laura Farley / Farley Pool Designs
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Platino Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By High-Tech Pools, North Olmsted, Ohio Photo courtesy Eric Hanson / Hanson Photography
High-Tech Pools
North Olmsted, Ohio
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Broom Concrete Acid Etch
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Hucks Pool Company, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Photo courtesy Melissa Hucks / Hucks Pool Company
Hucks Pool Company
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Decking Material: Frontier Desert Deck
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes Photo courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: Standalone Spas | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, Texas Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography
Harold Leidner Landscape Architects
Carrollton, Texas
Decking Material: Lueder Limestone | Artificial Turf
Category: Spas Built in Conjunction With Swimming Pools | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas Photo courtesy Mike and Trey Farley / Farley Pool Designs
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Platinum Brushed Limestone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz. Photo courtesy Jon Mouer / W. Scott Mitchell Photography
California Pools & Landscape
Chandler, Ariz.
Decking Material: Travertine Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: Residential Water Features | By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla. Photo courtesy Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
Port Charlotte, Fla.
Decking Material: Premium Select Talya Grey Light Marble Deck - French Pattern