Announcing the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards Winners

Golden trophy for 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards featuring The Backyard Legends

Pentair Pool, a global leader in sustainable pool solutions, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Awards. This year’s award theme, "The Backyard Legends," honors the multi-faceted pool professionals who work to keep pools swim-ready and help pool owners safely and sustainably enjoy water. Winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony at the Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The awards recognized seven outstanding individuals for their exceptional expertise and dedication to the pool industry. The winners are:


Person with full beard wearing Bass Pro Shops cap against yellow backgroundPremier Pool Pro Award

Nick Lehman | Service Tech/Manager | Pinch-a-Penny


Professional headshot of a woman with blonde hair wearing a black topPremier Pool Pro Award

Jena Beach | Service Manager | Coastal Pools


Professional woman smiling, wearing pink shirt with blurred green foliage backgroundLifetime Achievement Award

Shannon Grave Jones | Owner | Graves Pools and Spas


Professional man in black suit and white shirt smiling at cameraLifetime Achievement Award

Sean Johnson |  Executive Vice President | Field Services at Amenity Pool Services


Smiling bearded man in gray polo shirt and baseball cap standing by brick wallUnsung Hero Award

Jake Skipper | Owner/Operator | Skipper Pools & Spas


Smiling bald man in navy Johnson branded polo shirt against white backgroundSafety Advocate Award

Chuck Helmick | Service Manager | Johnson Pool & Spa


Middle-aged professional in blue work shirt standing near industrial buildingAdvancing Automation Award

Claudio Pámanes | Owner | Pámanes Pools


"It’s inspiring to see the impact these pool professionals have had on their communities," says Greg Claffey, president and chief revenue officer, Pentair Pool. "And hearing their stories of success and growth has been downright humbling. It’s an honor to recognize them with these awards in tandem with our sponsors — AQUA Magazine, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, and GENESIS."

Attendees to the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show can visit the Pentair Pool Booth (2219) on Wed., Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. EST for a public celebration of these winners.

For more information on the winners and to see highlights of the upcoming awards celebration in Atlantic City, please visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards or www.facebook.com/pentairpool.

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