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Award Winning Pools & Backyards
Celebrating Excellence in Outdoor Living: From Concept to Completion
At California Pools & Landscape, every backyard we design is a reflection of our dedication to quality, creativity, and matching our clients' vision for their paradise. Our award-winning team combines expert design, innovative construction, and premium materials to create custom outdoor living spaces that exceed expectations.
Since 1988, we’ve been dedicated to creating exceptional outdoor spaces that bring families together. Our designers blend form and function, focused on your dreams and lifestyle. Once the design is ready to build, our talented craftsmen and trade partners turn the dream into a stunning reality.
Swimming Pool & Backyard Design Awards
While our mantels and cabinets have held hundreds of plaques and trophies over the years, we wanted to showcase our recent award-winning projects to help celebrate the team that brought them to life.
As a fully licensed contractor, we can design and build more than just your pool; we can also build your entire backyard, including landscaping, fire features, shade structures, and casitas. Our team is proud to have been recognized by the following organizations for excellence in design and construction.
2025 Awards
PHTA International Awards of Excellence
California Pools & Landscape was honored with 15 PHTA International Awards of Excellence in 2025.
- Gold: Standalone Spas
- Silver: Freeform
- Silver: Geometric
- Silver: Vanishing Edge
- Silver: Spas with Pools
- Silver: Water/Fire Features
- Silver: Architectural Achievement
- Bronze: Commercial Pools
- Bronze: Small Backyard Installations
- Merit: Geometric
- Merit: Geometric
- Merit: Vanishing Edge
- Merit: Commercial Pools
- Merit: Freeform
- Merit: Fun Features
Learn more about the 2025 PHTA International Awards of Excellence presented to California Pools & Landscape here.
Pebble Tec’s World’s Greatest Pools
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 17 World’s Greatest Pools Awards in 2025. Seven of these awards were received for photography, and ten were highlighted for a World’s Greatest Pools Video Award.
To see all of the 2025 World’s Greatest Pools Awards presented to California Pools & Landscape, check out the official blog entry here.
PSN Masters of Design
California Pools & Landscape was honored with a 2025 PSN Masters of Design Award for the Shotcrete Spa entry, Phoenix Modern Spa.
To learn more about this prestigious award, check out the entire feature from Pool & Spa News here.
PSN Top Builders
Cody Pools was recognized as the Number 1 Pool Builder for the 13th consecutive year by Pool & Spa News, the industry’s top publication.
This recognition honors the world’s top pool builders, focusing on total revenue, staffing, web presence, industry involvement, and community involvement.
2025 Best of Houzz Design
California Pools & Landscape is the proud recipient of the Houzz 2025 Best of Design Award, part of the annual “Best of Houzz” awards program. This recognition honors professionals in the home remodeling and design industry who consistently deliver outstanding design work. Awards are determined based on user engagement, project popularity, and photo saves on the Houzz platform.
PHTA Pool Builder of the Year
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has named Cody Pools the 2025 Builder of the Year, the highest honor in the pool and spa industry. California Pools & Landscape has been a proud member of the Cody Pools family of builders since 2022. This prestigious recognition celebrates leadership, innovation, and craftsmanship, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to quality and excellence across every project.
Landmark Porcelain Masters
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with the 2025 Landmark Porcelain Master’s 1st Place Award for the project The Edge of Fountain Hills. This stunning modern oasis features more than 3,000 sqft of porcelain pavers for a refined, luxurious look.
Southwest Hardscape Association Awards
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 4 Southwest Hardscape Association Awards in 2025 for outstanding installation of hardscape materials.
- First Place – Swimming Pools Commercial
- First Place – Remodel Swimming Pool Residential
- Second Place – Porcelain Residential – Over 1,000 Sq. Ft.
- Second Place – Swimming Pools Commercial
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2024 Awards
PHTA International Awards of Excellence
California Pools & Landscape was honored with 9 PHTA International Awards of Excellence in 2024.
- Silver Award, Geometric
- Silver Award, Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure
- Bronze Award, Pools with a Vanishing Edge
- Bronze Award, Elevated Pool and/or Spa Structure
- Bronze Award, Pool Renovations
- Bronze Award, Spas Built in Conjunction with Swimming Pools
- Merit Award, Pools with Automatic Covers
- Merit Award, Technical/Engineering Achievement
- Merit Award, Traditional
Dive into the 2024 PHTA International Awards of Excellence presented to California Pools & Landscape here.
Pebble Tec’s World’s Greatest Pools
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 7 World’s Greatest Pools Awards in 2024. Four of these awards were received for photography, and three were highlighted for a World’s Greatest Pools Video Award.
To see all of the 2024 World’s Greatest Pools Awards presented to California Pools & Landscape, check out the official blog entry here.
Southwest Hardscape Association Awards
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 6 Southwest Hardscape Association Awards in 2024.
To dive deeper into these award-winning projects, read our blog entry here.
PSN Top Builders
Cody Pools was recognized as the Number 1 Pool Builder for the 12th consecutive year by Pool & Spa News, the industry’s top publication.
This recognition honors the world’s top pool builders, focusing on total revenue, staffing, web presence, industry involvement, and community involvement.
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2023 Awards
Pebble Tec’s World’s Greatest Pools
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 4 World’s Greatest Pools Awards in 2023.
To see all of the 2023 World’s Greatest Pools Awards presented to California Pools & Landscape, check out the official blog entry here.
Southwest Hardscape Association Awards
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with 4 Southwest Hardscape Association Awards in 2023.
To dive deeper into these award-winning projects, read our blog entry here.
Landmark Porcelain Masters
California Pools & Landscape was recognized with the 2023 Landmark Porcelain Master’s 3rd Place Award for the project Peoria Paradise. This modern oasis uses porcelain pavers to create ultimate backyard bliss.
PSN Top Builders
Cody Pools was recognized as the Number 1 Pool Builder for the 11th consecutive year by Pool & Spa News, the industry’s top publication.
This recognition honors the world’s top pool builders, focusing on total revenue, staffing, web presence, industry involvement, and community involvement.
Legacy Awards
BBB International Torch Award of Ethics - The BBB International Torch Award for Ethics recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding ethics and integrity in their business dealings with employees, customers, and their community.
Why Awards Matter
These accolades validate the talent, hard work, and innovation of our entire team, from designers to superintendents, schedulers, and talented crews. They also reflect the trust our clients place in us to bring their pool and backyard dreams to life.
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