The search for the Pleatco Perfect Pool Guy and Gal has gone digital for 2020.
Adjusting to new circumstances, the contest that pays tribute to service professionals in the pool and spa industry will be all-digital, including the nomination process, voting, and announcement of the winners via a live virtual awards ceremony in November.
Major industry organizations have come together to support the new search, including The Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA) and Genesis.
For more than a decade, the annual Search for the Perfect Pool Guy and Perfect Pool Gal has evoked the industry’s most compelling stories. However, this year, the search, which recognizes those who overcome challenges, faced a challenge of its own—how to carry on a great tradition in a time of great uncertainty.
“We had to completely rethink the search this year, because of where we are now,” says Pleatco CEO Rick VonDrehle. “These are different times, and they call for a different approach. But at the same time, despite everything that has happened, in fact, because of everything that has happened, we wanted to amplify our commitment to honouring the backyard heroes of the pool industry.”
Over the years, the Search has grown in prestige to become the “Oscars of the service industry,” with winners awarded thousands of dollars in prizes and feted in a November gala at International Pool Spa Patio Expo (IPSPE) to formally recognize what it means to be great in pool service.
This year’s winners will each receive ‘The Ultimate $5000 Perfect Pool/Spa Service Package’ that contains a truck decal makeover, new service equipment kit and new tools, a $500 phone card and $1500 in Pleatco products. Both winners can select either the Genesis C201: Concrete Pools or C260: Vinyl Liner/Fibreglass Construction Course ($5000 value).
Over the past 10 years, more than 1000 people have entered the contest and nearly 45,000 people have voted for the winners.
For more information or to enter or nominate someone (through September 20, 2020), visit https://www.pleatco.com/contest-entry
