
The PHTA Awards of Excellence program is proud to celebrate this year's Bronze winners. The designs below are a testament to the imagination and skill of pool builders from around the world.
Category: Pools With a Vanishing Edge By: Leisure Living Pools, Frisco, Texas
Leisure Living Pools
Frisco, Texas
Decking Material: Turkish Tumbled Travertine
Category: Pools With a Vanishing Edge By: J.Brownlee Design, Franklin, Tenn.
J.Brownlee Design
Franklin, Tenn.
Decking Material: Firerock White Oyster
Pool Interior Finish: Wet Edge
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Cody Pools, Round Rock, Texas
Cody Pools
Round Rock, Texas
Decking Material: Noce Travertine, Versailles Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: TRADITIONAL By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Concrete
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: GEOMETRIC By: California Pools of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nev.
California Pools of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nev.
Decking Material: Tile
Category: GEOMETRIC By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: GEOMETRIC By: J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga.
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: Premium Select Silver Travertine, French Pattern
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: GEOMETRIC By: Tipton Spires Design Build, Houston, Texas
Tipton Spires Design Build
Houston, Texas
Decking Material: Pavers
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: ELEVATED POOL AND/OR SPA STRUCTURE By: Cascade Custom Pools, Austin, Texas
Cascade Custom Pools
Austin, Texas
Decking material: Natural Lueder Stone
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: FREEFORM By: Elite Luxury Pool & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb.
Elite Luxury Pool & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Tiramisu Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: FREEFORM By: Shehan Pools, Florence, Ky.
Shehan Pools
Florence, Ky.
Decking Material: Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: VINYL-LINED POOLS By: Alpine Pools Cranberry Twp, Cranberry Twp, Penn.
Alpine Pools Cranberry TWP
Cranberry TWP, Pa.
Decking Material: Concrete
Category: VINYL-LINED POOLS By: J&M Pool Company, Senoia, Ga.
J&M Pool Company
Senoia, Ga.
Decking Material: Mortex Kool Deck
Category: SCREEN ENCLOSED POOLS By: Superior Pools of Southwest Florida, Port Charlotte, Fla.
Superior Pools of Southwest Florida
Port Charlotte, Fla.
Decking Material: Premium Select Skyline Marble Deck, French Pattern
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
Category: POOL RENOVATIONS By: Claffey Pools, Southlake, Texas
Claffey Pools
Southlake, Texas
Decking Material: Smooth Finish, No Color Concrete
Pool Interior Finish: Pebble Tec
Category: POOLS WITH AUTOMATIC COVERS By: Elite Luxury Pool & Landscaping, Omaha, Neb.
Elite Luxury Pool & Landscaping
Omaha, Neb.
Decking Material: Antico Travertine
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: RECREATION/LEISURE POOL By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
Category: SPAS BUILT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SWIMMING POOLS By: Diffazur Piscines, Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Diffazur Piscines
Saint-Laurent-Du-Var, Alpes-Maritimes
Decking Material: Grass
Pool Interior Finish: Plaster
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.