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2025 Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

Sep 16, 2025
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Each year, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, in partnership with AQUA, proudly presents the prestigious Awards of Excellence — an annual tradition that honors the artistry and innovation shaping our industry. These awards don’t just recognize beautiful pools and spas; they celebrate the vision, passion, and dedication of the builders who bring them to life.

The 2025 Silver winners are a true testament to what happens when creativity and craftsmanship unite. From striking modern designs to welcoming backyard havens, each project reflects the heart and hard work of talented professionals from around the world.

And the celebration continues — stay tuned as we shine the spotlight on this year’s Bronze and Merit award winners later this month.

Sleek infinity pool with desert landscape, saguaro cacti, and modern outdoor seating at sunsetCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

Luxurious modern patio with infinity pool overlooking scenic landscape at sunsetCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By Cascade Custom Pools, Austin, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Cascade Custom Pools

Austin, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Pegasus Pool

Sunset-lit infinity pool with blue water, surrounded by green lawn and treesCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Seabrook, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Seabrook, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Luxurious backyard with geometric swimming pool, pool house, and modern landscaping at twilightCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By Regal Pools, Tomball, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Regal Pools

Tomball, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy

Modern backyard with geometric swimming pool, green lawn, and tiled-roof house with outdoor living spaceCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Luxurious modern home with swimming pool, stone steps, and manicured lawn at sunsetCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Elegant backyard pool with mosaic tiles, central planter, and modern stone house designCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Sunlit infinity pool overlooking serene lake with trees and wooden deckCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Pool Environments, Plano, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Environments

Plano, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Aerial view of luxurious white villa with multi-level blue swimming pool and terracotta roofCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By MAXA Watershapes, Baja California Sur, MexicoPhoto courtesy Enrique Hernandez / MAXA Watershapes

MAXA Watershapes

Baja California Sur, Mexico

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: HTH

Luxurious infinity pool overlooking ocean at sunset with illuminated architectural designCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By High-Tech Pools, North Olmsted, OhioPhoto courtesy Eric Hanson / Hanson Photographic

High-Tech Pools

North Olmsted, Ohio

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Illuminated infinity pool with blue water overlooking desert mountain landscape at nightCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Flowing Wells Landscape & Pools, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Aaron Eriksson / Hub Media Company

Flowing Wells Landscape & Pools

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

Sunset infinity pool with stone decking, reflecting trees and fire feature at twilightCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Fluidra - Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Modern stone and glass home with infinity pool overlooking green landscape at sunsetCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Fluidra - Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Modern white house with swimming pool, landscaped yard, and outdoor living space at sunsetCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By AquaTerra Outdoors, Carrollton, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Aquaterra Outdoors

Carrollton, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

Luxury outdoor patio with glass fire pit, water fountains, and stone poolhouse at sunsetCategory: VANISHING EDGE | By Cosgrove Custom Pools, Loomis, Calif.Photo courtesy Chris Rose / Glenn Rose Photography

Cosgrove Custom Pools

Loomis, Calif. 

Automation: Pentair; The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair; Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Bio-Dex Laboratories

Luxurious modern glass house with infinity pool and palm trees at sunsetCategory:  VANISHING EDGE | By Cristallo Pool/Backyard Concepts, Jupiter, Fla.Photo courtesy Scott A. Miller; Cristallo Pool/Backyard Concepts

Cristallo Pool / Backyard Concepts

Jupiter, Fla. 

Automation: The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-Up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

Luxurious backyard pool with sleek black pergolas and water featuresCategory:  Geometric | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

Modern luxury two-story white house with blue pool and outdoor lounge at twilightCategory:  Geometric | By Almar Jackson Pools, Jupiter, Fla.Photo courtesy Sarah Thomson Diaz / Pelican Pix

Almar Jackson Pools 

Jupiter, Fla. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Jack's Magic

Modern luxury home with blue swimming pool, white exterior, and tropical landscaping at sunsetCategory:  Geometric | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Photo courtesy Arvanitakis; Ryan Hughes Design / Surroundings Group

Ryan Hughes Design

Tampa, Fla. 

Modern luxury home with custom swimming pool and spa surrounded by stone patio and treesCategory: Geometric | By Tipton Spires Design | Build, Seabrook, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Tipton Spires Design | Build

Seabrook, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Aerial view of modern landscape design with pool, seating area, and geometric garden layoutCategory:  Geometric | By Regal Pools - EndlessBlueDesigns, Tomball, TexasPhoto courtesy Mike Willcox / Jimi Smith Photography

Regal Pools - EndlessBlueDesigns

Tomball, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: A&A Manufacturing
Start-Up Chemicals: Jandy

Aerial view of modern gray house with rectangular pool, geometric landscaping, and lush green surroundingsCategory:  Geometric | By Jim Hinson Pools, Raleigh, N.C.Photo courtesy Scott Scala / HomeJab

Jim Hinson Pools

Raleigh, N.C.

Automation: The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

Modern two-story glass beach house with illuminated infinity pool at nightCategory:  Geometric | By Mission Pools, Escondido, Calif.Photo courtesy Brady Spear / Spearhead Media

Mission Pools

Escondido, Calif. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

Illuminated blue swimming pool with water features at night, surrounded by modern outdoor living spacesCategory:  Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: Fluidra - Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; A&A Manufacturing
Sanitizer: Del Ozone
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Luxurious backyard pool with geometric design at sunset, featuring vibrant pink and blue skyCategory:  Geometric | By Claffey Pools, Southlake, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photos

Claffey Pools

Southlake, Texas

Automation: A&A Manufacturing
Circulation Equipment: Del Ozone
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Luxury home with blue swimming pool, outdoor seating, and scenic viewCategory:  Geometric | By Cody Pools, Round Rock, TexasPhoto courtesy Jason Roberts Creative

Cody Pools

Round Rock, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair

Luxurious backyard pool with stone patio, covered seating area, and landscaped desert gardenCategory: Freeform | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, ArizPhoto courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

Curved blue swimming pool with stone accents beside modern stone house with patioCategory: Freeform | By The Pool Man, Tomball, TexasPhoto courtesy Jamal Law / The Pool Man

The Pool Man

Tomball, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: CMP
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec; HASA; Pool Breeze; Cal-Chlor

Backyard swimming pool with stone patio, surrounded by lush green trees and white lounge chairsCategory: Freeform | By Sunset Pool Contractors, Crofton, MD.Photo courtesy Genevieve Mugford

Sunset Pool Contractors

Crofton, Md. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair; Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Scaletec Plus

Elegant backyard with multi-level stone pool, fire features, and illuminated patio at twilightCategory: Freeform | By Pulliam Pools, Fort Worth, TexasPhoto courtesy Jose Serrato / Serrato Photography

Pulliam Pools

Fort Worth, Texas

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Fluidra
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Luxury backyard pool with mosaic tile spa, fire features, and palm trees at sunsetCategory: Freeform | By Natural Springs Pools, Lutz, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Natural Springs Pools

Lutz, Fla. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair

Turquoise swimming pool with curved shape nestled in rocky landscaped garden with waterfallsCategory: Freeform | By High-Tech Pools, North Olmsted, OhioPhoto courtesy Eric Hanson / Hanson Photographic

High-Tech Pools

North Olmsted, Ohio

Automation: The Attendant by Poolside Tech
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Aerial view of modern backyard with rectangular swimming pool, stone landscaping, and brick houseCategory: Fiberglass Pools | By Pools of Fun, Plainfield, Ind.Photo courtesy Jeff Hughes / Campfire Video Solutions

Pools of Fun

Plainfield, Ind. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: BioGuard

Illuminated backyard pool with stone patio, pergola, and landscaping at nightCategory: Fiberglass Pools | By Concord Pools & Spas, Latham, N.Y.Photo courtesy Paul Castle / Castle Photography

Concord Pools & Spas

Latham, N.Y.

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Surpass Chemicals

Rectangular swimming pool with blue water, surrounded by concrete and green grassCategory: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Outdoor Elements, Rock Valley, IowaPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Outdoor Elements

Rock Valley, Iowa

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: ProTeam

Modern farmhouse with swimming pool, water features, and scenic mountain view at sunsetCategory: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Outdoor Elements, Rock Valley, IowaPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Outdoor Elements

Rock Valley, Iowa

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: ProTeam

Aerial view of modern home with rectangular swimming pool and landscaped backyardCategory: Vinyl-Lined Pools | By Outdoor Elements, Rock Valley, IowaPhoto courtesy Jason Moore / Jimi Smith Photography

Outdoor Elements

Rock Valley, Iowa

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: ProTeam

Modern white villa with turquoise swimming pool on multi-level terrain surrounded by treesCategory: Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure | By Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, 
Alpes-MaritimesPhoto courtesy Jean-Claude Fayet / Vision Plus Production

Diffazur Piscines

Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair 
Sanitizer: Hayward
Start-Up Chemicals: Ocedis

Modern white house with rectangular swimming pool in desert landscaped backyardCategory: Architectural Achievement | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

Infinity pool overlooking lush forest and mountain landscape at modern resortCategory: Architectural Achievement | By Water World Window, Kyiv, UkrainePhoto courtesy Viktoriia Dreieva / Water World Window

Water World Window

Kyiv, Ukraine

Modern indoor pool with blue water, white columns, green grass areas, and palm treesCategory: Architectural Achievement | By Ryan Hughes Design, Tampa, Fla.Photo courtesy Kosta Arvanitakis; Ryan Hughes Design / Surroundings Group

Ryan Hughes Design

Tampa, Fla. 

Rooftop swimming pool with curved blue water and city skyline in backgroundCategory: Architectural Achievement | By Colorado Hardscapes, Greenwood Village, Colo.Photo courtesy Colorado Hardscapes

Colorado Hardscapes

Greenwood Village, Colo.

Luxurious backyard with swimming pool, outdoor TV, and landscaped wooden fenceCategory: Small Backyard Installations (less than 1500 SQ. FT.) | By Paragon Pools, Houston, TexasPhoto courtesy Chris Allison / Engage Media

Paragon Pools

Houston, Texas

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: SCP Distributors

Luxurious backyard with illuminated pool, stone patio, and modern home at twilightCategory: Pool Renovations | By Pool Rx, Carrollton, Ga.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Pool Rx

Carrollton, Ga. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Orenda Technologies

Aerial view of geometric swimming pool with blue water on white concrete deckCategory: Pool Renovations | By Artisan Pools NC, Kitty Hawk, N.C.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Artison Pools NC

Kitty Hawk, N.C.

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Paramount

Twilight luxury pool with purple orbs, fire feature, and mountain view at duskCategory: Fun Features | By The Green Scene, Los Angeles, Calif.Photo courtesy Irvin Pacheco / In-View Media

The Green Scene

Los Angeles, Calif. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Start-Up Chemicals: Jack's Magic

Aerial view of luxury home with curved blue swimming pool and landscaped backyardCategory: Fun Features | By Outdoor FX, Plain City, OhioPhoto courtesy Aston Onesko / Prestige Pro Photo

Outdoor FX

Plain City, Ohio

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pentair
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Vibrant outdoor splash pad with blue, orange, and green water play surfaces and colorful umbrellasCategory: Fun Features | By Counsilman-Hunsaker, St. Louis, Mo.Photo courtesy Phillip Wathen / Fil W Media

Counsilman-Hunsaker

St. Louis, Mo. 

Automation: Water Odyssey
Circulation Equipment: Pentair
Sanitizer: Pulsar
Start-Up Chemicals: Pulsar

Luxury backyard with rectangular swimming pool, spa, fire pit, and landscaped patioCategory: Pools with Automatic Covers | By Custom Pools of Lubbock, Lubbock, TexasPhoto courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Custom Pools of Lubbock

Lubbock, Texas

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward
Sanitizer: Paramount
Start-Up Chemicals: Easy Care Products; Startup-Tec

Modern outdoor swimming pool complex with water slides, surrounded by mountainsCategory: Commercial Pools | By Water World Window, Kyiv, UkrainePhoto courtesy Viktoriia Dreieva / Water World Window

Water World Window

Kyiv, Ukraine

Automation: Siemens
Circulation Equipment: Baica and Aquakiara Turkey

Indoor swimming pool with curved blue water, water features, and white lounge chairsCategory: Commercial Pools | By Water World Window, Kyiv, UkrainePhoto courtesy Viktoriia Dreieva / Water World Window

Water World Window

Kyiv, Ukraine

Automation: Siemens
Circulation Equipment: Baica and Aquakiara Turkey

Luxurious backyard pool with blue and red water sections at sunsetCategory: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, ArizPhoto courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Hayward
Circulation Equipment: Hayward

Modern geometric swimming pool with water features, integrated spa, and landscaped backyardCategory: Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools | By Land Tech Group of Virginia, Lynchburg, Va.Photo courtesy Michael Patch / Property One Photography LLC

Land Tech Group of Virginia

Lynchburg, Va. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

Luxurious backyard with blue swimming pool, wooden lounge chairs, and illuminated palm trees at nightCategory: Standalone Spas | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike's Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Jandy

Luxurious backyard with hot tub, swimming pool, and lounge chairs near modern homesCategory: Portable Hot Tubs | By Swimming Pool Services, Waukesha, Wis.Photo courtesy Alexis Torres / Swimming Pool Services

Swimming Pool Services

Waukesha, Wis. 

Hot Tub: Caldera Spas
Start-Up Chemicals: SpaGuard

Minimalist infinity pool reflecting a single desert plant against mountain landscapeCategory: Water/Fire Features | By California Pools & Landscape, Chandler, Ariz.Photo courtesy Ethan Cooper Photography

California Pools & Landscape

Chandler, Ariz. 

Automation: Pentair
Circulation Equipment: Pentair

Aerial night view of modern luxury estate with illuminated landscaping and water featuresCategory: Water/Fire Features | By Ike’s Carter Pools, Oakland Park, Fla.Photo courtesy Jimi Smith Photography

Ike's Carter Pools

Oakland Park, Fla. 

Automation: Jandy
Circulation Equipment: Jandy
Sanitizer: Jandy
Start-Up Chemicals: Jandy

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