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Central Jersey Pools Named PHTA's Retailer of the Year

Steven and Michael Metz are perfect examples of how habitual dedication to retail education and training can pay off for your business.

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2019 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Silver Winners

These breathtaking projects received the second-highest accolade by the PHTA in this year's Awards of Excellence.

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PHTA Names Young Professionals of the Year

These three fresh faces represent the future of the pool and spa industry.

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2019 PHTA Awards of Excellence: Gold Winners

These 20 gorgeous projects were named the best of the best in this year’s Awards of Excellence.

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Announcing Our $50 Visa Gift Card Winner

On July 18, AQUA launched a survey to research our readers’ podcast habits. Survey takers were entered to win a $50 Visa gift card. Congratulations to Tim Walborn of Clear Pool Products in San Bernardino, Calif., who was randomly selected as our winner after the survey closed on Aug. 2. Thank you to all who participated!

Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Awarded

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment took home the prize, which it will use to educate citizens about the importance of water safety and swimmer hygiene.

PHTA awarded the 2019 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant to the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Ultra Modern Pool & Patio

Ultra Modern Pool & Patio's reputation in the Wichita, Kan., metro area can be credited to the customer-first mentality that is imbued into every facet of the business.

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Hayward Named 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Variable-Speed Pumps

Hayward is pleased to announce that it has been named 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in variable-speed pump performance and ENERGY STAR marketing. This includes the first product certified to the new Version 2.0 specification and the first-ever ENERGY STAR certified pump intended for aboveground pools.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Pool Stop

President Harvey Rippy does not see Pool Stop as simply a business, but an opportunity to do good in the world.

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2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas

Unlike the common tropical theme you’ll find in pool stores, Patio Pleasures took a cue from HGTV and gave its showroom a modern farmhouse feel.

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FSPA Names Person of the Year, HOF

The Florida Swimming Pool Association recently announced its Person of the Year award and Hall of Fame inductees at the 2019 Everything Under the Sun Expo.

2019 AQUA 100 Winner: Olympic Hot Tub

Olympic Hot Tub set the tone for what has since blossomed into the Hot Tub Health Movement touted by spa dealers around the globe.

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