Winners of the 2019 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards have been revealed at the annual wet leisure industry gala evening, held during SPATEX at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry (on 29th January 2019).  Presenting the top awards on the night was special guest Charlie Matthews, from Wasps Rugby Football Club, based at the Ricoh Arena. Charlie's towering presence as a 6ft 8in lock was a huge feature for the Award recipients!

Will DANDO - BSPF President

The annual Industry Gala Evening brings together BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association) and SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association) in a joint event to highlight the achievements of their members in the wet leisure industry, by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation.
Welcomed by Toastmaster, Brian Sylvester, guests not only enjoyed a drinks reception and a superb three-course meal, but they were also thoroughly entertained by a Queen Tribute band and danced the night away until the early hours.

Tribute to Queen

Rob Malone presented the British Pool and Hot Tub Award ceremony with the award winners announced by; Will Dando (BSPF President), Pete Grinnall (BISHTA Chairman) and Richard Carrington (SPATA Chairman) with help from this year's award category sponsors.

Big winners of the night were SPATA award winners Cannings H20 who was awarded the Dick Millward Trophy for the Pool Contractor of the Year, Oyster Pools & Leisure who were awarded the Peter Geekie Award for Retail Excellence and Falcon Pools who were the overall winners of the Outstanding Pool of the Year. The top BISHTA Award Winners were North Spas who won a total of seven awards and Hot Tub suppliers who won six awards. 

Pete GRINNALL - BISHTA Chairman

Toastmaster, Brian SYLVESTER and Charlie MATTHEWS 

About the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards

The mission of the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards is to recognise the achievements of BISHTA and SPATA members, by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation.  Entries are received nationwide from members of BISHTA and SPATA and the respective trade associations who set standards governing the installation, construction and operation of hot tubs, exercise spas, pools, spas, saunas and steam rooms. Along with establishing a Code of Ethics by which their members abide, the trade associations also give a voice to the industry at home and abroad.
With thirty award categories, the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards reflects the variety of pools, spas, wellness and hot tubs that are available to suit all kinds of budgets and tastes!
Entering the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards also opens the door to Europe, as award-winning companies are eligible to be shortlisted for the European Pool & Spa Awards hosted by EUSA (European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations). Winning these awards shines a spotlight on the UK winners raising their profiles in the UK and across Europe.
Chris Hayes (Managing Director of BISHTA and SPATA) commented: "The 2019 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony showcased the fabulous quality of the members involved. These awards are an exceptional opportunity to celebrate the outstanding calibre of wet leisure businesses and the business people we have within the British Wet Leisure industry. It was a great opportunity for all participants to catch up with friends and peers which is often difficult to organise without an awards night of this stature. Many of the winners from this year's awards will now have the chance to be shortlisted to compete in the EUSA, European Pool and Spa Awards 2019 with the awards ceremony taking place at Aquanale, in Cologne in November 2019".

Chris Hayes (Managing Director of BISHTA and SPATA) 

The 2019 BISHTA award winners:

Residential Hot Tubs below £7,000

AWARD LEISURE

SILVER

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

SILVER

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

BRONZE

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

Residential Hot Tubs £7,000 to £14,000

GOLD

TANBY POOLS

SILVER

EUPHORIA LIFESTYLE

BRONZE

NORTH SPAS

BRONZE

CONCEPT SPA

BRONZE

ALL WEATHER LEISURE MIDLANDS

Residential Hot Tubs £14,000 and Over

GOLD

NORTH SPAS

SILVER

HOT TUB HOUSE YORKSHIRE

BRONZE

NORTH SPAS

BRONZE

UK LEISURE LIVING

Swim / Exercise Spas (all sizes)

GOLD

HYDROPOOL DEVON

SILVER

NORTH SPAS

BRONZE

NORTH SPAS

Hot Tubs Change Lives

GOLD

ROTOSPA

GOLD

NORTH SPAS

SILVER

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

Hot Tubs in a Holiday Setting

GOLD

AWARD LEISURE

SILVER

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

BRONZE

CONCEPT SPA

MERIT

1 STOP SPAS

MERIT

UK LEISURE LIVING

Hot Tub Happiness

GOLD

HOT TUB HOUSE YORKSHIRE

SILVER

HYDROPOOL DEVON

BRONZE

AWARD LEISURE

MERIT

ROTOSPA

MERIT

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

Showroom of the Year

GOLD

OUTDOOR LIVING HOT TUBS (LEEDS)

SILVER

NORTH SPAS

BRONZE

OUTDOOR LIVING HOT TUBS

BRONZE

UK LEISURE LIVING

MERIT

THE SWAN POOL & SPA CENTRE

Best Use of Digital Media

GOLD

ROTOSPA

SILVER

HYDROPOOL DEVON

BRONZE

HOT TUB SUPPLIERS

BRONZE

CONCEPT SPA

The 2019 SPATA award winners:

Residential Outdoor Pools under £50,000

GOLD

CANNINGS H2O

GOLD

MERMAID SWIMMING POOLS

SILVER

M CLARK SWIMMING POOLS

BRONZE

MERMAID SWIMMING POOLS

Residential Outdoor Pools £50,000 to under £75,000

GOLD

CANNINGS H2O

SILVER

M CLARK SWIMMING POOLS

SILVER

WATERSTREAM

BRONZE

MERMAID SWIMMING POOLS

BRONZE

TANBY POOLS

BRONZE

ORIGIN LEISURE

BRONZE

BLUE CUBE POOLS

Residential Outdoor Pools £75,000 to under £125,000

GOLD

TANBY POOLS

SILVER

FOWLER SWIMMING POOLS

BRONZE

FALCON POOLS

BRONZE

GILLINGHAM POOLS

Residential Outdoor Pools over £125,000

GOLD

TANBY POOLS

SILVER

TANBY POOLS

BRONZE

LONDON SWIMMING POOL COMPANY

Residential Outdoor Pools with an Enclosure

GOLD

XL POOLS

SILVER

WATERSTREAM

BRONZE

XL POOLS

Residential Indoor Pools under £100,000

GOLD

XL POOLS

SILVER

MERMAID SWIMMING POOLS

SILVER

ORIGIN LEISURE

BRONZE

ORIGIN LEISURE

Residential Indoor Pools £100,000 to under £125,000

GOLD

LONDON SWIMMING POOL COMPANY

SILVER

ORIGIN LEISURE

BRONZE

ORIGIN LEISURE

Residential Indoor Pools £125,000 to under £150,000

GOLD

FALCON POOLS

SILVER

WHITEWATERS

BRONZE

CANNINGS H2O

Residential Indoor Pools over £150,000

GOLD

LONDON SWIMMING POOL COMPANY

SILVER

ORIGIN LEISURE

BRONZE

ORIGIN LEISURE

Special Requirement Pool of the Year

GOLD

WHITEWATERS

SILVER

CHESHIRE WELLNESS

BRONZE

CENTURION LEISURE

Commercial Pool of the Year

GOLD

CHESHIRE WELLNESS

SILVER

LONDON SWIMMING POOL COMPANY

BRONZE

DAVID HALLAM

Overseas Commercial Pool of the Year

GOLD

CHESHIRE WELLNESS

GOLD

EXTERIOR EXPERIENCE LANDSCAPING

SILVER

EXTERIOR EXPERIENCE LANDSCAPING

BRONZE

SILVER FOX CONTRACTING

Refurbishment Pool of the Year

GOLD

WHITEWATERS

SILVER

TANBY POOLS

BRONZE

TANBY POOLS

BRONZE

FOWLER SWIMMING POOLS

Inground Residential Spas and Wellness

GOLD

CHESHIRE WELLNESS

SILVER

LONDON SWIMMING POOL COMPANY

BRONZE

CANNINGS H2O

BRONZE

HOME COUNTIES POOLS & HOT TUBS

Inground Commercial Spas and Wellness

GOLD

CANNINGS H2O

SILVER

CHESHIRE WELLNESS

Sustainability Award

GOLD

CANNINGS H2O

SILVER

NEW DAWN POOLS

Peter Geekie Award for Retail Excellence

GOLD

OYSTER POOLS & LEISURE

SILVER

Paul Kite Award for Pool Star of the Year

LUKE HONNERATY OF GOLDEN COAST