The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub and spa industry, revealed this year’s winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine. PHTA’s International Awards of Excellence program is one of the largest design competitions in the pool and hot tub industry, according to the alliance. These distinguished awards recognize exceptional installations of pools, spas, hot tubs and water features that showcase the most beautiful, creative and innovative work in the industry.
Each year, hundreds of entries are submitted by pool, spa and hot tub professionals across the U.S. and the world. The PHTA International Awards of Excellence program saw a 22-percent increase in submissions this year compared to last year, the highest number of submissions since the PHTA unification.
“PHTA is proud to recognize so many of our members for their excellent craftmanship, inspiring designs and overall dedication to elevating the industry,” says Sabeena Hickman, CAE, president and CEO of the PHTA. “These winning projects are a testament to what our industry can achieve when skill and training meet dedication and innovation. Congratulations to the 2025 International Awards of Excellence winners.”
The PHTA International Awards of Excellence competition is open to PHTA members who are pool, spa or hot tub builders as well as installers, designers, retailers or service companies that receive payment for the submitted project. The judging panel is comprised of industry professionals across building, design, service, operations and retail.
The winning companies will be honored during the PHTA Awards of Excellence Reception on Oct. 21, 2025, at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas, Nev.
“I’m continually inspired by the caliber of work represented in the PHTA International Awards of Excellence,” says Scott Webb, executive editor of AQUA Magazine. “Year after year, these professionals demonstrate not only technical excellence, but also creativity and passion, and it’s an honor to recognize them in AQUA Magazine.”
To see a full list of award winners, visit the PHTA website.
