Pool industry professionals honoured in special ceremony

by tanya_martins_2 | February 19, 2025 11:59 am

Group of people holding awards in front of a Pentair Pool banner. — The winners. *Photo courtesy Nobile Photo*

Pentair Pools recently recognized seven outstanding pool industry professionals at their Pool Pro Awards ceremony before the Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City, N.J., on Monday, January 27.

Individuals were honoured for their unwavering dedication, expertise, and commitment to shaping the future of the pool and spa industry. Winners were selected based on their significant contributions, industry impact, and dedication to improving pool experiences for businesses and homeowners.

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

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