From all of us here at POND Trade Magazine, we appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 Artisans of the Year competition. The creativity, craftsmanship and dedication showcased in this year’s entries are a testament to the incredible talent and passion found throughout the water garden industry. Your contributions helped make this year’s competition a tremendous success, and we look forward to seeing the projects, innovations and artistry the coming year will bring as we celebrate the industry’s best once again nest year.
Best Formal Features
Eric Santana
Bella’s Aquatic Gardens
“I’m proud to receive the Water Artisan of the Year award in the Formal Ponds category. This was an incredible project from start to finish, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to showcase what can be achieved through thoughtful design, craftsmanship and teamwork.”
Best Pondless Water Feature
Bradley Blocksom
PondScapes of Charlotte
“With all the great projects submitted this year It is an honor for our team to win Best Pondless 2025. Thank you to everyone who voted and POND Trade for showcasing our work!”
Most Naturalistic Water Feature
Diego Asturias & Dan Peterson
Fontana Ponds and Water Features
” Thank you POND Trade magazine for honoring us with this award! We are so privileged and grateful to work in an industry that allows us to express creativity and artistry. Even more grateful for having clients that trust us to bring our vision into their space.”
Best Recreational Pond
Thomas VanAmerongen
Niagara Waterscapes
“It is a great honor to once again receive artisan of the Year. We take great pride in being nominated and selected by our peers in the industry and we will strive to continually get better and hone our craft!”
