The Next CEO of Aqua Classic Pools and Spas

Randall Lynn Forrest, son of Lynn and Angie Forrest, born Oct. 29, 2001.  Aqua Classic's newest Board Member just can't wait to dive in and get his feet wet!

Region III Announces Award Winners

Lynn Forrest, Designer and COO of Aqua Classic Pools and Spas of Cute, Texas, attended the 2002 conference and exhibition of Region III of the National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI), which is the international trade association of the pool and spa industry.  Region III consists of eight states, which are Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.

Design Awards were presented to companies   at the black tie opening premiere to the Region III Conference in Dallas, Texas, on February 15, 2002.  Honorees attended a reception prior to the Awards Dinner with full decor enhancing this year's theme "Capture the Magic: Water in Motion." More than 200 individuals recognized the accomplishments of 21 companies and 12 individuals.  The evening's theme, Experience the Art of Astonishment, reflected the quality of the competition.  A 20% increase in submissions created an exciting backdrop and presented a difficult task for the panel of judges choosing the award winners from over 600 entries.  Individuals receiving awards included Lynn Forrest, who received the "Person of the Year" award, which was given in recognition of his outstanding service to the Greater Houston Chapter of NSPI.  Aqua Classic Pools & Spas was honored to receive a Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for design and construction of three residential pools.

Lynn Forrest receives "Person of the Year" award presented by Region III president Jaqui Osborn of the National Spa & Pool Institute

AQUA CLASSIC HONORED AMONG TOP 100 BUSINESSES IN THE SPA AND SWIMMING POOL INDUSTRY

Madison, Wis - April 1, 2001 - Aqua Classic Pools & Spas, Inc. has been selected as one of the top 100 businesses in the spa and pool industry, according to the AQUA 100 list published in the April issue of AQUA, the business magazine for spa and pool professionals.

This is the 12th year AQUA has used the AQUA 100 program to recognize excellence in spa and pool construction, retail and service.

Being named to the AQUA 100 is one of the highest honors a spa or pool company can receive.  A distinguished panel of industry judges were asked to critique each company on its performance in five key areas:   customer service, product knowledge, store design, quality craftsmanship and advertising/ promotion.

"It was a lengthy process to narrow the list to only 100 companies," said Alan Sanderfoot, editor and associate publisher of AQUA.  "But the ones who made the list truly represent the best businesses in the industry."

This year's 100 hail from 33 states and Canada.  They range from single-store, family operations  to multimillion-dollar chains. 

AQUA CLASSIC WINS NATIONAL & REGIONAL DESIGN AWARDS

Aqua Classic Pools & Spas Inc., a locally family owned and operated company since 1983, was recently honored at two very special events.

The company's Chief Operating Officer, Lynn Forrest, attended an annual meeting of the Aquatech group, which is a nationwide association of swimming pool professionals. Membership to this elite group is by invitation only. This year's meeting was held in Maui, Hawaii, and the highlight of this gathering was the design award contest, where the best of the best compete on a nationwide level. For the second consecutive time Aqua Classic was honored with a design award for a Lake Jackson pool.

The other big event was the 2001 conference & exhibition of Region III of the National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI) which is the trade association of the pool & spa industry. Region III consists of 8 states, which are Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming. Builders of this Region compete in various categories and over 500 entries were received in this year's competition The event took place in Dallas, Texas, February 15 thorough 18. Lynn Forrest also attended this gala event and as in years past was a winner. He was elated to bring home a gold, bronze and honorable mention design awards. Two of these outstanding pools were built in Lake Jackson and one in El Campo.

Lynn Forrest, Designer and COO of Aqua Classic creating a new design

BRINGING HOME THE GOLD!

Lynn Forrest, Aqua Classic's designer and Chief Operating Officer, reaping the rewards for his outstanding swimming pools.