[LONDON, January 8, 2025] — Pentair Pool, a global leader in sustainable pool solutions, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Pentair Pool Pro Awards. Winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony at the Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This year’s award theme, “Larger Than Life,” honors the remarkable contributions of pool professionals who make every pool experience safe, enjoyable, and effortless.
The awards recognized seven outstanding individuals for their exceptional expertise and dedication to the pool industry. The winners are:
– Pro Award: Keith Smith, Head of Renovations at Collins Pool Management
– Pro Award: Amber Gardner, Director of Client Services at Heritage Pools
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Jacob Fladhammer, Owner of Emerald Pools and Spas
– Emerging Leader Award: Anthony Basilicato, Regional Vice President at Pool Troopers
– Advancing Technology Award: Joe Dempsey, CEO at Aquality Construction
– Safety Advocate Award: Dan Dumas, Director of Global Business Development at My Aquatic Services
– Pleatco Pioneer Award: Salvador Hernández, Owner of Piscinas Itzi
“We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these pool professionals,” said Greg Claffey, President and Chief Revenue Officer, Pentair Pool. “The impact of the work of these individuals on the industry as a whole as well as pool owners is truly worth celebrating. Their inspiring stories of success, hard work, tenacity, and growth are a testament to the strength of our industry.”
The Pro Award Winners received an exciting prize package, including travel accommodations for the 2025 Atlantic City Pool & Spa Show, a personalized excursion hosted by Pentair Pool, and enrollment in a GENESIS®/PHTA training course, among other special recognitions to highlight their achievements in the industry.
“The Pentair Pool Pro Awards recognizes the hardworking and dedicated pool professionals who truly raise the caliber of our industry,” said Sabeena Hickman, CAE, President and CEO of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). “PHTA and GENESIS® are honored to co-sponsor this award and play a role
in supporting the winners’ career progression by offering free access to continuing industry education and certification. Congratulations to all!”
“Recognizing these exceptional pool and spa service technicians is a true honor,” said Scott Webb, editor of AQUA Magazine. “Their unwavering commitment to quality and innovation sets a high standard for excellence in our industry. Alongside PHTA and Pentair Pool, we are proud to celebrate their achievements and dedication to advancing the pool and spa community.”
Attendees to the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show can visit the Pentair Pool Booth on Wed., Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. EST for a public celebration of these winners.
For more information on the winners and their contributions, please visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards or www.facebook.com/pentairpool to see highlights at the upcoming celebration in Atlantic City
About Pentair Pool
At Pentair, we help the world safely and sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.
As an industry leader in the pool and spa space, Pentair Pool is driven to help people sustainably enjoy water. Our solutions include industry-leading pumps, automation, lighting, heating, and filtration technology that help our customers enjoy a smarter and more sustainable pool. Customer success is at the heart of our vision for bringing family and friends together in the pool and on the deck to build social connections, create lifelong memories, and help promote fitness and enjoyment. For more information, visit www.pentair.com/poolandspa.
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