
As 2022 comes to a close, the AQUA team takes a look back at their favorite stories from the year.
Scott Webb
Abigail Carpenter
Photo courtesy BC Pro
Hailey Eisenrich
A Sauna Sale, from Start to Steam
Photo courtesy Abigail Carpenter
Haley Grace Harris
Photo courtesy Ron Peled
I chose this story as my favorite of the year because it was the first time I had written something that was published in-print. My biggest goal in life has always been to become a writer, so physically seeing my dream come true for the first time was so exciting! In the upcoming years, I hope to further distinguish myself as an AQUA writer like that of my stellar colleagues. This story is about an underground pool in Israel. Both the history of how it was built, as well as viewing events that are currently taking place there, are included in the article.
Chanel Lewellyn
Photo courtesy Alicia Thurston Photography
Jared Fish
These 10 companies, located all over the country — including our first inductee from Canada — have risen above adversity and come out the other side stronger than before. It was wonderful to shine a light on their success. It's also great anytime we can include high-quality photos of industry professionals in the magazine. It's nice to see their smiling faces.
Stan Chambers
2022 Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners
Each year, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance's Awards of Excellence program recognizes a few of the best pool and spa installations from around the world. This select group is then featured in AQUA Magazine. The projects are simply beautiful. I love paging through the magazine to see the imagination of our talented industry builders and designers. The awards program is also a nod to the industry's top manufacturers that support these hard-working professionals.