The industry’s biggest competition just got even bigger…
The 2026 UK Pool & Spa Awards shine a spotlight on the exceptional people, projects and products shaping the UK’s wet leisure sectors.
In an industry defined by technical expertise, design ambition, innovation and craftsmanship, recognition matters. An award is not simply a celebration of success; it is a public acknowledgement of the standards, commitment and vision that lie behind outstanding work.
Once again the competition has set new benchmarks not just meeting but exceeding last year’s record-breaking 255 entries. Significantly, there are many first-time entrants this year across all the categories.
For projects, winning an award provides a lasting testament to the quality of their work. Whether it is an ambitious residential pool, a sophisticated commercial facility, a transformative spa environment or a technically demanding installation, award recognition captures the achievement and creates a platform from which its story can be shared with clients, architects, designers, suppliers and peers.
For manufacturers and suppliers, the UK Pool & Spa Awards offer an opportunity to celebrate products that are making a genuine contribution to the industry. Innovation can take many forms — from intelligent technology and energy efficiency to design, performance, usability and sustainability — and award recognition provides a valuable way to demonstrate the thinking and expertise 
behind those developments. Yet perhaps the most important element of every award is the people behind it. Great projects and innovative products do not happen without talented individuals, committed teams and businesses prepared to invest in knowledge, skills and ideas. Recognition can provide an important moment of pride, acknowledging the contribution of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes as well as those whose achievements are more visible. For winners, the benefits extend well beyond the awards ceremony.
Recognition can strengthen reputation, support marketing and communications, reinforce client confidence and create new opportunities for businesses looking to grow. Internally, it can motivate teams and help build a culture in which excellence is recognised and celebrated.
Says Christina Connor, Managing Director of Waterland Media, the organisers of the event: “The 2026 UK Pool & Spa Awards are ultimately a celebration of progress. They recognise what the industry is achieving today while highlighting the creativity, expertise and ambition that will shape its future.
XMAS PARTY NIGHT OUT – THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER
Tickets for the Xmas Party Of The Year are selling fast!
Many companies opt to book whole tables for their annual team festive night out, check on-line for latest availability at www.ukpoolandspaawards.co.uk
