The 2024 World’s Greatest Pools Contest Submission Period is Open

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting pool project photo and video submissions for the 2024 “World’s Greatest Pools” Awards Program. This year, two new competition categories have been added to our 2024 contest: Commercial Pools and Pool Videos.

All submissions must be received by February 15, 2024—and must meet ALL requirements linked below to qualify for judging by our professional industry panel. The top winning projects will be featured in our widely circulated 2024 “World’s Greatest Pools” Book as well as, potentially, in social media, website pages and feature industry articles.

You may submit photos and videos from multiple projects, but each project must use currently offered PTI finishes. Fire + Water Features and Lightstreams Glass Tile are a plus!

Good luck and we look forward to seeing all the new masterpieces this year!

Check Out a Few of Our Past World's Greatest Pools Winners

Pool photo of Pure Design PebbleSheen Blue Surf
Pure Design: PebbleSheen Blue Surf
California Pools Santa Barbara: PebbleBrilliance Clearwater
Rondo Pools: PebbleSheen Ocean Blue
Executive Pools: PebbleSheen Ocean Blue
Old North State Pools: PebbleTec Caribbean Blue

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