Awards of Excellence: FAQs

Awards season is here! If you're considering submitting your projects this year, take a look at our FAQs first. Below are some of the answers.

What are the Awards of Excellence?

The PHTA Awards of Excellence recognizes and rewards installations of pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features that showcase the most beautiful and creative work in the industry. Hundreds of entries are submitted each year, representing member firms across the United States and around the world.

Who can enter the Awards of Excellence Program?

Current membership in PHTA is required for submissions. The competition is open to pool, spa, or hot-tub builders and installers, designers, retailers, or service companies that receive payment for the installation being submitted. A manufacturer or distributor may submit entries on behalf of PHTA member builders, installers, and designers; however the recognition will go to the firm that received payment for the installation.

How are the installations judged?

Entries are judged on a point system. The judging panel is comprised of industry professionals, as well as representatives from related fields including architecture and landscape design.

How are the winners’ projects promoted?

The winners are honored and presented at the annual PHTA Awards of Excellence reception held during the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo in November. The International Awards of Excellence winners are listed on the PHTA website and a press release is sent to industry media. PHTA promotes award-winning projects and photos on its website, blog, social media, industry trade publications, and via press releases. A marketing toolkit is provided to include customizable press releases, logos, and social media posts to help market award-winning work and earn invaluable press coverage.

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