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Awards and Grants
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance's awards program recognizes prominent achievements and outstanding performers in the pool, spa and hot tub industry.
See our 2020 recipients:
Awards of Excellence
Submission Deadline: July 7, 2021
The Awards of Excellence program recognizes and rewards installations of pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features that showcase the most beautiful and creative work in the industry.
Fellows Program
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The rank of PHTA Fellow is an honor bestowed on prominent individuals who have made distinguished contributions that raise professionalism in the aquatic community through teaching, research and/or exemplary service to others.
Builder of the Year
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The Builder of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award given annually to one PHTA builder member who has advanced the pool building profession through outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry.
Service Professional of the Year
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The Service Professional of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award given annually to one PHTA service member who has advanced the service profession through outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry.
Retailer of the Year
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The Retailer of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award recognizing one outstanding retailer who has advanced the retail profession through outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry.
Young Professionals of the Year
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The Young Professionals of the Year Award is a peer-nominated award recognizing a forward-thinking leader under the age of 40 who will be the voice and next generation of pool and spa professionals.
Chapter of the Year
Submission Deadline: August 27, 2021
The Chapter of the Year Award recognizes one outstanding chapter that has set a stellar example for the organization, advancing and enhancing the industry through strong leadership, community outreach, and providing their members with the highest quality of programs, activities, and services.
Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant
EXTENDED Submission Deadline: June 11, 2021
The Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant is a $5,000 grant that honors a public health official or department who has made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas and waterparks through safety, educational, operational, and technical programs.
Questions?
Email awards@phta.org
