Pentair Pool, a leading global provider of safer, smart, and sustainable pool solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Pentair Pool Pro Awards. This annual event, now in its third year, celebrates pool industry professionals who work to keep pools swim-ready in their communities.
Appropriately, this year’s theme recognizes backyard legends. The Awards will recognize and honor seven dedicated pool professionals who exemplify a deep commitment to the pool industry, possess extensive product knowledge, prioritize their customers and safety, and demonstrate outstanding leadership.
This year’s Pool Pro Award categories are:
- Premiere Pool Pro (Two winners)
- Lifetime Achievement (Two winners)
- NEW: Wave Maker Award
- Unsung Hero
- Safety Advocate
Nominations for the Pentair Pool Pro Awards are now open. Pool professionals are invited to nominate themselves or peers who have provided standout service and made significant contributions to the pool industry.
Voting will take place in October and will give the community the opportunity to select the most deserving professionals from the list of nominees. Winners will be announced in January 2027 and honored during a private awards ceremony at the Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Jan. 25, 2027.
For more information on the Pentair Pool Pro Awards, including nomination guidelines and voting details, please visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards.
