2021 Water Artisans of the Year Show Us Their Trophies

Published on June 28, 2022

“Being recognized by our peers in this industry is one of the best feelings in the world.
I am so proud of my entire team for these achievements.”


Heath Webb and Shane Hemphill 2021 Water Artisan of the Year
Heath Webb and Shane Hemphill,
Art of the Yard

“We are honored to receive this recognition from this great pond community we love being a part of. Don’t stop pushing your limits, trying new products and trying new techniques. The great thing about building water features is that two of them will never look the same.”


Jonathan Marston
Jonathan Marston, FallingWater Scapes

“I’m grateful and humbled to have received this award from POND Trade Magazine. It’s even more gratifying to know that my work has been judged by an elite group of water artisans whose features I have admired for years. Thank you again for the recognition – I look forward to being a part of the panel that will judge the incredible projects to come from a new set of artists next year!”


Dan Peterson & Diego Asturias,
Fontana Ponds & Water Features

“We are so humbled to receive this award and recognition by our peers. We are so lucky to be able to pursue our passion for a living in this amazing industry! We are so grateful for those who have spent the time to teach the next generation of pond builders, and we will continue to pass it along!”


Erick Santana Water Artisan of the Year
Erick Santana, Bella’s Aquatic Gardens

“I have no words to express the thrill of winning this award. So happy to be a Water Artisans of the Year winner!”

Healthy koi fish swimming in a pond at Kloubec Koi Farm.

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