2024 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 1)

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We are proud to present this year's PHTA Awards of Excellence Merit winners. Split into two parts, this compiled list of amazing pool projects illustrate the best of the best when it comes to creating a stunning backyard oasis. Take a peek at the pools that blew away the judges, and stay tuned for the second half of the Merit winners, coming soon. 



Category: Pools With a Vanishing Edge | By Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb.Category: Pools With a Vanishing Edge | By Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Elite Luxury Pools & Landscaping

Omaha, Neb. 

Decking Material: Sandblasted Marble

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | ByAlka Pool Construction, Burnaby, British ColumbiaCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | ByAlka Pool Construction, Burnaby, British ColumbiaPhoto courtesy Vincent Lee / iShot Photography

Alka Pool Construction

Burnaby, British Columbia

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Aquaterra Outdoors

Carrollton, Texas 

Decking Material: Composite Deck

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes 

Decking Material: Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Houston, Texas 

Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Silver Fox Contracting, DubaiCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Silver Fox Contracting, DubaiPhoto courtesy Usama Ummer / Silver Fox Contracting LLC

Silver Fox Contracting

Dubai

Decking Material: Porcelain



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Joan Roca Master Pool Designs, Jacksonville, Fla.Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Joan Roca Master Pool Designs, Jacksonville, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Joan Roca Master Pool Designs

Jacksonville, Fla. 

Decking Material: Stonetech Pools



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Photo courtesy Edward Tereshchenko / Peak 3 Visuals LLC

Krisco Pools and Spas

Woodinville, Wash.

Decking Material: Porcelain

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By The Green Scene, Chatsworth, Calif.Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By The Green Scene, Chatsworth, Calif.Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media

The Green Scene

Chatsworth, Calif. 

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools

J. Caldwell Custom Pools

Fort Worth, Texas 

Decking Material: Porcelain

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By East End Pool King, North Fork, N.Y.Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By East End Pool King, North Fork, N.Y.Photo courtesy Jeremy Garretson Photography

East End Pool King

North Fork, N.Y.

Decking Material: Bluestone

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Red Rock Design Build, Chandler, Ariz.Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Red Rock Design Build, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Red Rock Design Build

Chandler, Ariz. 

Decking Material: Silver Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Flowing Wells Landscape & PoolsCategory: Pools with a Vanishing Edge | By Flowing Wells Landscape & PoolsPhoto courtesy Brian Dunham

Flowing Wells Landscape & Pools

Chandler, Ariz. 

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Traditional | By A-1 Pool Service, Hilton Head Island, S.C.Category: Traditional | By A-1 Pool Service, Hilton Head Island, S.C.Photo courtesy Corey Gibson

A-1 Pool Service

Hilton Head Island, S.C. 

Decking Material: Ipe

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Traditional | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C.Category: Traditional | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Vue Custom Pools & Design

Greensboro, N.C. 

Decking Material: Turf

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Traditional | By Bi-State Pool and Spa, O’Fallon, Mo.Category: Traditional | By Bi-State Pool and Spa, O’Fallon, Mo.Photo courtesy Amanda Bauer / Bi-State Pool

Bi-State Pool and Spa

O'Fallon, Mo. 

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Traditional | By BMR Pool and Patio, Lewisville, TexasCategory: Traditional | By BMR Pool and Patio, Lewisville, TexasPhoto courtesy Landon / Lumex Productions

BMR Pool and Patio

Lewisville, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Traditional | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Category: Traditional | 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: Traditional | By Paragon Pools, Las Vegas, Nev.Category: Traditional | By Paragon Pools, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Mary Vail, MBA Publicist

Paragon Pools

Las Vegas, Nev. 

Decking Material: Spray Deck

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Traditional | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasCategory: Traditional | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography

Pulliam Pools

Fort Worth, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Traditional | By Diffizur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesCategory: Traditional | By Diffizur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffizur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes 

Decking Material: Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Geometric | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasPhoto courtesy A. Wonderly Photography

Cody Pools

Round Rock, Texas

Decking Material: Sundek Sunstone Bone White French Pattern

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions

Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools

Montgomery, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Oasis Pools & Outdoor Living, Waxahachie, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Oasis Pools & Outdoor Living, Waxahachie, TexasPhoto courtesy Stephanie Reyna / Chase Life

Oasis Pools & Outdoor Living

Waxahachie, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Geometric | By Yard Mods Tx, Little Elm, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Yard Mods Tx, Little Elm, TexasPhoto courtesy Justin Allred / OtherRed Photography

Yard Mods TX

Little Elm, Texas 

Decking Material: Walnut Travertine



Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions

Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools

Montgomery, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools, Montgomery, TexasPhoto courtesy Ryan Hall Productions

Backyard Paradise Luxury Pools

Montgomery, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Houston, Texas

Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Houston, Texas

Decking Material: Natural Stone Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Decking Material: Sandblasted Pavers

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasCategory: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasPhoto courtesy James Gill Boyd Aerial Photo Video

St. John Pools

Rosharon, Texas



Category: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasCategory: Geometric | By St. John Pools, Rosharon, TexasPhoto courtesy James Gill Boyd Aerial Photo Video

St. John Pools

Rosharon, Texas



Category: Geometric | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Category: Geometric | By KrisCo Pools and Spas, Woodinville, Wash.Photo courtesy Anton Benedikt Photography LLC

Krisco Pools and Spas

Woodinville, Wash. 

Decking Material: Natural Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Geometric | By The Green Scene, Los Angeles, Calif.Category: Geometric | By The Green Scene, Los Angeles, Calif.Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media

The Green Scene

Los Angeles, Calif.

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Kye Lee Photography

Riverbend Sandler Pools

Plano, Texas

Decking Material: Sky White Travertine



Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jason / Desert Lens

Presidential Pools & Spas

Gilbert, Ariz.

Decking Material: Pavers

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Category: Geometric | By Presidential Pools & Spas, Gilbert, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jason / Desert Lens

Presidential Pools & Spas

Gilbert, Ariz.

Decking Material: Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Kye Lee Photography

Riverbend Sandler Pools

Plano, Texas

Decking Material: Mexican Pewter Travertine



Category: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasCategory: Geometric | By Riverbend Sandler Pools, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Riverbend Sandler Pools

Plano, Texas

Decking Material: Travertine Blanco



Category: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasCategory: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools

J. Caldwell Custom Pools

Fort Worth, Texas

Decking Material: Concrete and Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasCategory: Geometric | By J. Caldwell Custom Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Russell Ware / J. Caldwell Custom Pools

J. Caldwell Custom Pools

Fort Worth, Texas

Decking Material: Concrete, Travertine

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Geometric | By Hucks Pool Company, Myrtle Beach, S.C.Category: Geometric | 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: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Category: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike's Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla.

Decking Material: Tahoe Marble

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Category: Geometric | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike's Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla.

Decking Material: White Aurora Marble

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Geometric | By Green O’Aces Pools and Landscape, Las Vegas, Nev.Category: Geometric | By Green O’Aces Pools and Landscape, Las Vegas, Nev.Photo courtesy Joey Franco / Perxuade Creative Innovations and Solutions

Green O'Aces Pools and Landscape

Las Vegas, Nev. 

Decking Material: White Marble, French Pattern Vegas Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Photo courtesy Patrick Boere Photography

Aqua Technics Pools

Wilmington, Del. 



Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Aqua Technics Pools, Wilmington, Del.Photo courtesy Patrick Boere Photography

Aqua Technics Pools

Wilmington, Del.



Category: Fiberglass Pools | By Impressions Group Ottawa, Ottawa, OntarioCategory: Fiberglass Pools | By Impressions Group Ottawa, Ottawa, OntarioPhoto courtesy Jason Pollard

Impressions Group Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Freeform | By Vue Custom Pools & Design, Greensboro, N.C.Category: Freeform | 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: Freeform | By Dal Pino Quality Pools, Auburn, Calif.Category: Freeform | By Dal Pino Quality Pools, Auburn, Calif.Photo courtesy Keith Sutter Photography

Dal Pino Quality Pools

Auburn, Calif.

Decking Material: Integral Colored Concrete

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesCategory: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Decking Material: Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster



Category: Freeform | By South Florida Custom Pools, Palm City, Fla.Category: Freeform | By South Florida Custom Pools, Palm City, Fla.Photo courtesy Delia Rareshied / Above & Beyond Real Estate Photography

South Florida Custom Pools

Palm City, Fla. 

Decking Material: Country Classic Travertine



Category: Freeform | By Sunset Pool Contractors, Crofton, Md.Category: Freeform | By Sunset Pool Contractors, Crofton, Md.Photo courtesy Genevieve Mugford

Sunset Pool Contractors

Crofton, Md. 

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge


Category: Freeform | By Prestige Pools and Spas, St. Louis, Mo.Category: Freeform | By Prestige Pools and Spas, St. Louis, Mo.Photo courtesy Johnny Sprang / Prestige Pools and Spas

Prestige Pools and Spas

St. Louis, Mo. 

Decking Material: Concrete & Coating

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Freeform | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasCategory: Freeform | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography

Pulliam Pools

Fort Worth, Texas

Decking Material: Concrete

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesCategory: Freeform | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Decking Material: Stone

Pool Interior Finish: Plaster

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