Pools winners make a splash at awards

Dorchester-based Cresta Leisure made a splash at the national British Pool & Hot Tub Awards hosted by SPATA (Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association) after winning a septet of gold and silver standards.

The family-run, multi award-winning company was recognised in the starstudded ceremony, hosted by the BSPF (British Swimming Pool Federation) at the Coventry Building Society Arena in the West Midlands during SPATEX, the UK’s only dedicated international pool, spa and wellness show. And Cresta Leisure returned to Dorchester with: n Commercial Pool of the Year (Gold standard) n Residential Outdoor Liner Pools £75,000 and Over (Gold standard and silver standard) n Residential Outdoor Liner Pools under £75,000 (Silver standard and silver standard) n Residential Indoor Freeboard Pools under £150,000 (Silver standard) n Refurbishment Pool of the Year (Silver standard) n Wellness (Silver standard)

Chris Davies Simon Bareham from Cresta Leisure said:

“Established in 1986, Cresta Leisure is a familyrun firm with a wealth of experience and expertise.

“We pride ourselves as a multi-award-winning company that puts our heart into every project. We are tremendously proud to be recognised again this year with these national awards from SPATA.”

“It is also fantastic that Chris has been recognised for his dedication with the Pool Star of the Year Award.

“Since joining the company 18 months ago, he has been a self-starter, keen to learn on the job and get training at various opportunities. He has become an integral part of Cresta, and we celebrate his achievements.” proud. Pool Star of the Year is an award I will cherish.”

The annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards showcases companies striving for the best, working to trade association standards and an industry-recognised code of ethics, distinguishing themselves as high-calibre professionals within their field, and helping to raise standards for the industry. These awards not only recognise companies for their superior work, celebrating both the technical and aesthetic aspects, but they also create an inspirational gallery of award-winning projects for consumers to view, in the knowledge that as trade association members, every company is expected to work to British and European standards, and to trade ethically.

Phil Oldershaw hosted the night, and this year’s awards were presented by BSPF President Pete Grinnall, SPATA Chairman Ben Studdy and the BISHTA Chairman Dorian Davies.

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Chris said: “It is great to be recognised with this national industry award from SPATA, and to be nominated by Simon makes me enormously n Take a step closer to finding your dream pool by visiting cresta-leisure.co.uk or call 01305 259253.

The special guest of honour was Keri-Anne Payne, a South Africanborn British swimmer specialising in marathon open water swimming and long-distance freestyle swimming in the pool. She is a two-time 10-kilometre open water world champion and an Olympic silver medallist.