One of the most meaningful moments of the Water Garden Expo was announcing the Water Artisans of the Year Awards. As the awards celebrated their 10th anniversary, it was an honor to recognize the talent, creativity and dedication that continue to shape the industry. Over the past decade, these awards have grown into something far […]
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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
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2025 Water Artisans of the Year Runners-Up and their projects define the margins of excellence Each year, the Water Artisans of the Year judging process reveals just how high that bar has become. Projects earning runner-up distinction are not secondary achievements; they represent work that pushed the judges into careful deliberation and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with
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This year marks an important milestone for the Water Artisans of the Year Awards. While this is the 10th year POND Trade has presented the awards, it is my first year stewarding the program as editor and publisher. With that responsibility comes intention. The Water Artisans of the Year Awards have always stood for something
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The Esteemed Judges of the Water Artisan of the Year Awards As the Water Artisan of the Year Awards continue to elevate the standards of excellence within the water-feature industry, the program is guided by an esteemed panel known as the Supreme Stream Court. This distinguished body is composed of past award recipients, master craftsmen,
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POND Trade Magazine is proud to announce the return of its Water Artisans of the Year (WATY) contest for 2025. This annual celebration of innovative and artistic water-feature creations is known as the “Academy Awards of the Pond Industry.” Through this prestigious competition, we showcase the talent, creativity, and craftsmanship of pond builders and designers.