Rockingham Pools Honored as Pool Star of the Year at the 2024 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards

Showcasing excellence in the industry, the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, presented by SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association) and BISHTA (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association), highlight businesses dedicated to achieving the highest standards. These companies adhere to the trade association’s guidelines and uphold an industry-recognized code of ethics, setting them apart as top-tier professionals committed to elevating standards within their field.

These awards acknowledge companies for their exceptional work, honoring technical expertise and aesthetic achievements, and establish an inspiring showcase of award-winning projects for consumers to explore. It instills confidence in consumers, knowing that as members of the trade association, every company must adhere to British and European standards and conduct business ethically.

This year’s awards ceremony took place on Tuesday, 6th February, as an integral part of the Industry Gala Evening organized by the BSPF (British Swimming Pool Federation). Held at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the West Midlands, the evening is part of SPATEX, the UK’s exclusive international showcase for pool, spa, and wellness, held from 6th – 8th February 2024.

This year’s VIP guest was competitive swimmer Joe Litchfield, who is set to participate in the Paris Olympics 2024, fuelled by his lifelong love for swimming. With a distinguished career, he has earned titles as county, regional, and National champion. In 2022, he won two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the World Championships, followed by a gold with his team at the subsequent World Championships. His outstanding achievements led to his recognition as the Guest of Honour at the 2024 Wet Leisure Industry Gala Evening.

Rockingham Pools, a distinguished member of SPATA located in Aldridge, West Midlands, secured the following prestigious SPATA Award at the 2024 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony.

• Paul Kite Award for Pool Star of the Year (WINNER – Tom Busby)

Jon Herbert from Rockingham Swimming Pools commented: “As Pool Contractors established in the West Midlands since 1974, we are delighted to mark our 50th year in business this year. Our extensive portfolio showcases a variety of meticulously engineered and opulently designed pools, spas, steam rooms, and saunas, all executed to the highest standards. Being esteemed members of SPATA, we adhere to industry standards and boast an exceptional team.

This year, we proudly nominated one of our esteemed team members for a SPATA Award. It brings us great joy to announce that Tom Busby has been honored with the 2024 ‘Paul Kite Award for Pool Star of the Year’. We are also celebrating the achievements of Kieran Cornell as he takes home two prestigious ISPE awards.

We take great pride in their accomplishments, and we also honor the dedication and hard work of our entire team as we commemorate our anniversary year.”

Before being submitted to the specialized panel of judges from the pool industry, all entries undergo a review for their technical merit to ensure they meet industry standards as a minimum requirement. With 22 SPATA award categories available, the entries for this year showcase the pool industry’s extensive talent and the unwavering dedication to the quality and service of the trade association’s members.

Chris Hayes, Managing Director of SPATA and BISHTA, praised the winning companies for their exceptional quality of work and expressed optimism for their continued success. The event received generous support from various partners and sponsors, underscoring the industry’s collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence.

Supporting the 2024 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, the Partners and Sponsors are; Adtrak, AstralPool UK, Certikin International, Complete Pool Controls, Dantherm Group, Dryden Aqua, EVi Pools, Fairlocks Pool Products, Golden Coast part of Pollet Pool Group, Heatstar, HTH T/A Innovative Water Care, Jacuzzi, Nsure, Oase, Plastica, Spawer, Sprayed Concrete Solutions, SPN and What Pool & Hot Tub Magazine.

Move closer to realizing your dream pool by visiting www.rockinghampools.co.uk or calling 01922 455520.

To view the SPATA winners and to find out more about SPATA, visit: www.spata.co.uk

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