2024 Awards of Excellence: Merit Winners (Part 2)

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Over the last month, we've had the honor to present the winners from this year's PHTA Awards of Excellence program. The designs in this final list conclude the Merit award-winning projects that have shown us what's possible in the world of pool design. Take a look below at the marvelous things a pool builder can do when they let their imagination soar. 



Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Swimming Pool Services, Waukesha, Wis.Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Swimming Pool Services, Waukesha, Wis.Photo courtesy Tracy Thompson / TK Enterprises

Swimming Pool Services

Waukesha, Wis.

Decking Material: Steel Mountain Copthorne Border



Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Penguin Pools, Waukesha, Wis.Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Penguin Pools, Waukesha, Wis.Photo courtesy Matt Rozeski / Penguin Pools

Penguin Pools

Waukesha, Wis.

Decking Material: Stone



Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | ByJ&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga.Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | ByJ&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

J&M Pool Company

Senoia, Ga.

Decking Material: T5



Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By JAS Aquatics, Huntington Station, N.Y.Category: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By JAS Aquatics, Huntington Station, N.Y.Photo courtesy Mark DiMattei / MarkD Arts

JAS Aquatics 

Huntington Station, N.Y.



Category: Screened Enclosed Pools | By Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla.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 Charlotte, Fla. 

Decking Material: Premium Select Akoya Marble Deck - French Pattern



Category: Technical/Engineering Achievement | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Category: Technical/Engineering Achievement | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Jon Hayward / California Pools & Landscape

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Decking Material: Porcelain Pavers

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pool Renovations | By Richardโ€™s Total Backyard Solutions, Houston, TexasCategory: Pool Renovations | By Richardโ€™s Total Backyard Solutions, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Luis Urdaneta / Cove Studio Productions

Richard's Total Backyard Solutions

Houston, Texas

Decking Material: Turf

Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge



Category: Pool Renovations | By Ikeโ€™s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Category: Pool Renovations | By Ikeโ€™s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike's Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla.

Decking Material: Aspen White Marble

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pool Renovations | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, TexasCategory: Pool Renovations | By Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Robert Crites / Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Carrollton, Texas

Decking Material: Artificial Turf



Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy W. Scott Mitchell Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz.

Decking Material: Artistic Pavers

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasCategory: Pools with Automatic Covers - Concrete | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Mike and Trey Farley / Farley Pool Designs

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Decking Material: Platino Limestone

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Acuarium Piscinas & Spas, Escazรบ, San JosรฉCategory: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Acuarium Piscinas & Spas, Escazรบ, San JosรฉPhoto courtesy Costa Elena Photography

Acuarium Piscinas & Spas

Escazรบ, San Josรฉ 

Decking Material: Rosa Gres Mistery Sand



Category: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, Calif.Category: Recreation/Leisure Pools | By Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, Calif.Photo courtesy Tom Holdsworth Photography

Aquatic Design Group

Carlsbad, Calif.

Decking Material: Concrete / Xypex Crystalline Waterproofing Admix



Category: Standalone Spas | By Georgia Luxury Pools, Smyrna, Ga.Category: Standalone Spas | By Georgia Luxury Pools, Smyrna, Ga.Photo courtesy Kimberly Shires / Splash Kreations Agency

Georgia Luxury Pools

Smyrna, Ga.

Decking Material: Belgard



Category: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasCategory: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Mike and Trey Farley / Farley Pool Designs

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Decking Material: Platinum Brushed Limestone

Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec



Category: Residential Water Features | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Category: Residential Water Features | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Photo courtesy Ryan Hughes Design

Ryan Hughes Design

Tampa, Fla. 

Decking Material: French Pattern Travertine Pavers

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