We are proud to share some exciting news! Cody Pools has been named the 2025 Builder of the Year by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)! This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence, leadership, and innovation within the pool and spa industry, and we are truly thrilled to receive it.
Honoring Our Leader: Mike Church, 2025 Builder of the Year
We are incredibly honored to celebrate Mike Church, President & CEO of Cody Pools, as the 2025 Builder of the Year! This award is the highest honor in the pool and spa industry, and it speaks volumes about Mike’s vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence. What makes it even more special is that it is peer-nominated, reflecting the deep respect and recognition of industry leaders across the nation. In receiving this award, Cody Pools has been recognized by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance for outstanding craftsmanship, dedication to education and advancement, and a reputation for innovation and integrity. Mike’s leadership has truly elevated not only our company, but the entire industry, setting a standard of excellence for others to follow.
Mike’s visionary leadership, commitment to collaboration, and passion for raising the bar have made a lasting impact on the pool and hot tub industry. Since acquiring Cody Pools in 2003, Mike has grown the company from two offices and 19 employees to nearly 450 team members across Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Under his guidance, Cody Pools has been named the #1 Pool Builder in the Nation by Pool and Spa News for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years.
As a proud PHTA Board Member, Mike actively promotes industry education and encourages certifications like the Certified Builder Professional (CBP) and Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) for his team. His unwavering dedication to integrity, innovation, and peer mentorship continues to elevate our entire industry.
“On behalf of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, it is my honor to congratulate Mike Church and Cody Pools on being named the 2025 Builder of the Year. This award recognizes not just one company, but the spirit of excellence, innovation, and leadership that makes our industry stronger. Cody Pools’ dedication to quality, education, and continuous improvement inspires every builder to dream bigger and reach higher. We celebrate your achievement and look forward to seeing your continued success.” – Sabeena S. Hickman, PHTA President & CEO
Celebrating 20 PHTA International Awards of Excellence
As if that weren’t enough, our family of brands also brought home 20 PHTA International Awards of Excellence, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity our teams deliver on every project. These awards represent the highest level of achievement in the pool building industry and demonstrate our relentless commitment to excellence, unity across every market, and putting our customers first.
Here’s how the awards break down across our family of companies:
- California Pools & Landscape – 15 awards
- 🥇 1 Gold
- 🥈 6 Silver
- 🥉 2 Bronze
- 🎖️ 6 Merit
- Cody Pools – 3 awards
- 🥈 1 Silver
- 🥉 2 Bronze
- Platinum Pools – 2 awards
- 🥉 2 Bronze
Earning 1 Gold, 7 Silver, 6 Bronze, and 6 Merit awards in total, these honors reflect the innovation, craftsmanship, and customer commitment that define every Cody Pools project.
See Our Award-Winning Designs
Want to see all of the designs that earned these prestigious honors?
Check out our award-winning projects featured in the September issue of Aqua Magazine:
🔗View the digital edition here
“This honor belongs to every member of our Cody Pools family,” said Church. “Our success is built on collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to delivering world-class craftsmanship and service to our clients. The passion our teams bring to every project is what drives our continued growth and success.” – Mike Church, CEO
We’re excited to build on this momentum, keep raising the bar, and continue creating beautiful, award-winning pools and outdoor spaces for our clients to enjoy for years to come. With every pool we design and build, our goal remains the same — to create spaces where families can connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories together.