This year we are proud to expand the 2025 Water Artisans of the Year to showcase even more exceptional work across the industry. By recognizing the 2nd runners up in each category, we’re able to celebrate a broader range of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation that deserves to be seen. The more work we share, the more we inspire—raising the standard and fueling growth across the entire pond community.
2nd Runners Up
BEST PONDLESS: Jorge Castellanos, Aquascape Creations, San Francisco, CA
MOST NATURALISTIC: Joel McEwen, Aqua Vitae Pools, San Francisco, CA, and Lisbon, Portugal
FOUNTAINS & FORMAL FEATURES: Hunter McGuirt, Aqua Springs, Houston, TX
RECREATIONAL PONDS: Joe Brenner, Arizona Aquascapes, Gilbert, AZ
Read more about the winners here.
Read more about the 1st runners-up here.
