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It is time to sit back and read the latest issue of AQUA Magazine!

In this issue are all the winners of the Australian Pool & Spa Awards!

Congratulations to Apex Pools and Spas for winning the Remco Pool of the Year award, Aqua Dreamz for Spa of the Year and Walkston Pty Ltd for Product of the Year.

Make sure to check out all the photos of the night - you might feature!  Plus so much more!

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Master Pool Builders Assoc2023_Australian_Pool__Spa_Awards-m.pngiation Australia (MPBAA) held the Australian Pool & Spa Awards at the fabulous Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) last night. This celebration is the largest, annual industry event of its kind in Australia and the most anticipated across the sector.

The Sovereign Room came alive as winners of the 2023 Australian Pool & Spa Awards were announced. The night was expertly compered by former AFL commentator Shane Healy and guests were treated to some fabulous entertainment by The Fleetwoos Mac Tribute Band - TUSK!

CEO of MPBAA, Chris Samartzis said, "The swimming pool is intrinsically part of the Australian way of life. Due to this we are constantly reminded of the importance of the pool industry in the lives of Australians, our master pool and spa builders have once again taken the humble backyard swimming pool and spa to a new level".

The three most prestigious awards of the night - being the "Remco Australian Pool of the Year", the "Australian Spa of the Year" and "Australian Product of the Year"!

For a full list of winners click HERE

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Chris LindsaySPASA Australia and SPASA Victoria trading as Master Pool Builders Association Australia are pleased to announce that the MPBAA members have voted to merge with SPASA Australia.

MPBAA CEO Chris Samartzis says "We are excited with what the future holds as a unified organisation and we look forward to expanding and delivering greater value to members across Australia. The positive collaboration between the groups over the last few years has led to this important outcome."

A vote was put to the MPBAA members at the general meeting on Wednesday 28 June at the Bruce County Country Hotel in Mount Waverley.

The evening provided information and answered positive and challenging questions from the members who were satisifed to move towards a collaborative and cohesive Association for the Pool and Spa Industry.

"Many thanks to our Directors, staff and members both past and present in supporting this achievement", says SPASA CEO Lindsay McGrath. "We look forward to working together delivering on our mission to Protect, Promote and Grow the Pool and Spa Industry."

MPBAA Members will be both MPBAA and SPASA members for the remainder of the 2023 calendar year with a single membership offering for 2024.

If members want more information please call your local SPASA representative.

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aWARDS 2023The Australian Pool & Spa Awards are back bigger and better than ever in 2023!

Award Entries are now open!  Enter here

Make sure the date is in your calendar - Saturday 26th August 2023 at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Entertainment on the evening will be Fleetwood Mac tribute band TUSK so get ready to rock out with them

Remember that Suzy is happy to come and assist you with your entries

2022 Australian Pool & Spa Award Winners!

Master Pool Builders Association Australia (MPBAA) held the Australian Pool & Spa Awards at the fabulous Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) last night. This celebration is the largest, annual industry event of its kind in Australia and the most anticipated across the sector.

 

The Sovereign Room came alive as winners of the 2022 Australian Pool & Spa Awards were announced. The night was expertly compered by former AFL commentator Shane Healy and guests were treated to some fabulous entertainment by the tribute band, QUEEN Forever.

CEO of MPBAA, Chris Samartzis said, "This year, more than others, where we are constantly reminded of the importance of the pool industry in the lives of Australians, our master pool and spa builders have once again taken the humble backyard swimming pool and spa to a new level.

 

“Master Pool Builders Association Australia is a progressive member association, driving high standards across the sector.  Australian builders and designers are at the forefront of innovation and lead change from the front. We set high standrads for outdoor living that the rest of the world aspires to." Mr. Samartzis said

 

The three most prestigious awards of the night - being the "Remco Australian Pool of the Year", the "Australian Spa of the Year" and "Australian Product of the Year" are all featured below.

‍2022 REMCO AUSTRALIAN POOL OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Personal Pools

‍2022 AUSTRALIAN SPA OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Neptune Swimming Pools

‍2022 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

Awarded to Waterco Limited - OXISWIM

A fabulous night was enjoyed by all.

Please find the Full List of Winners, plus Media Release provided below.

For Media comment, please contact :

Mr Chris Samartzis

Chief Executive Officer

0418 443 758

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WINNERS LIST

MEDIA RELEASE

 

MCEC DIGITAL SIGNAGE 864x324The biggest and best shows are back for 2022!

Come check out the Melbourne Spa & Pool Show and the Melbourne Backyard & Garden Show thi 9 & 10 July at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Buy 1 get 1 FREE Adult tickets available now! Kids under 16 are free!

With 8 INSPIRATIONAL FEATURE AREAS for you to explore it is set to be 2 spectacular shows!!

See you there! 

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