Each year SPASA showcases excellence in the swimming pool & spa industry at the annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, this year held at the National Gallery of Victoria. These prestigious awards cover a range of categories from finished pool & spa installations to the latest equipment innovations. Judges may award a Gold and/or Highly Commended, or no award, in each category.
The Awards of Excellence are designed to:
- Promote achievement in design, construction, innovation & professionalism across the industry
- Encourage a high degree of competency & professionalism by members and
- Provide a means & opportunity for consumers to identify Award winners
Poolside Magazine coverage of the 2012 Awards of Excellence [Acrobat PDF - 3.83 MB]

The 2012 Remco POOL OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by Remco Australia

The 2012 POOLSIDE Magazine PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Sponsored by POOLSIDE Magazine

Water Neutral Pool Program Award
Sponsored by Yarra Valley Water

Best Residential Fibreglass Pool Over $35,000
Sponsored by Boss Polymer

Compass Pools Vic
Highly Commended Award Winner 2012

Best In Situ Portable Spa
Sponsored by The Pool Enclosure Company

Best Residential, Pre-engineered, Vinyl-Lined, In-Ground Pool
Sponsored by Just Spas

Best Water Feature
Sponsored by Outdoor Design & Living Magazine

Sales Person of the Year - Retail
Sponsored by Waterco

Sales Person of the Year - Wholesale
Sponsored by Just Spas

Best Spa Retailer
Sponsored by Rheem Pool Heating

Best Pool Shop
Sponsored by Davey Water Products
The companies featured in the 2012 Awards of Excellence have been judged as leaders in
design, construction, innovation and professionalism across all sectors
of the swimming pool & spa industry in Victoria
Judges
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association would like to thank Judges:
Chairperson - David Luck (David Luck Architecture), Lou Sweeney (The Age),
Katelin Butler (Houses magazine), Gary Kilworth (Out From The Blue),
Helen Strangos (The Diamond Pool & Spa), Rohan London (Sunlover Heating),
Lindsay Hartshorne (Lincoln Pool Equipment), Rob Portbury and Neil Wray
for their skill and professionalism in determining the
2012 Awards of Excellence winners
design, construction, innovation and professionalism across all sectors
of the swimming pool & spa industry in Victoria
Judges
The Swimming Pool & Spa Association would like to thank Judges:
Chairperson - David Luck (David Luck Architecture), Lou Sweeney (The Age),
Katelin Butler (Houses magazine), Gary Kilworth (Out From The Blue),
Helen Strangos (The Diamond Pool & Spa), Rohan London (Sunlover Heating),
Lindsay Hartshorne (Lincoln Pool Equipment), Rob Portbury and Neil Wray
for their skill and professionalism in determining the
2012 Awards of Excellence winners
Special thanks also to Darren James (3AW)