The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is has announced this year’s winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence.

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 an impressive 22% 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 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 entries are featured in the September 2025 issue of AQUA Magazine, and the winning companies will be honored during the PHTA Awards of Excellence Reception on October 21, 2025, at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

For the full list of 2025 PHTA International Award of Excellence Winners check out their website here.