FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 17, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Every Child a Swimmer team was honored to be part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s 2025 Aquatic & Specialty Awards and 2024 Masters Induction Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The evening was both inspiring and humbling—celebrating athletes and leaders whose lives were forever shaped by the water. As Casey McGovern, Executive Director of Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS), shared:

“If these honorees had never learned to swim, they would not have excelled in their specific area. That is why the work we’re doing with Every Child a Swimmer is so important.”

Two incredible champions of water safety were recognized for their impact:

Barry Goldwater, Jr. received the Judge G. Harold Martin Every Child a Swimmer Award for his leadership in helping pass ECAS legislation in Arizona—an essential step in ensuring every child has access to life-saving swim lessons.

Lisa Zarda, Executive Director of the United States Swim School Association, received the 2025 International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Aquatic Award for Water Safety for her dedication to expanding swim education nationwide.

ECAS is deeply grateful to ISHOF for shining a spotlight on water safety and to all their partners, sponsors, and advocates who make their mission possible. Together, we are creating a future where every child has the opportunity to be a swimmer.

And the momentum is growing: New York and California have now adopted the ECAS legislation—awaiting only the governors’ signatures to become law. This brings ECAS one step closer to their goal of nationwide adoption.

Questions, please contact Casey McGovern at [email protected] or by calling (954) 275-9035.

Now in its second year, the Pentair Pool Pro Awards Recognize the Best of the Best in the Pool Industry

The Awards will recognize and honor seven dedicated pool professionals who exemplify a deep commitment to the pool industry, possess extensive product knowledge, prioritize their customers and safety, and demonstrate outstanding leadership. This year’s Pool Pro Award categories are:

• Premiere Pool Pro (Two winners)

• Lifetime Achievement (Two winners)

• Unsung Hero

• Advancing Automation

• Safety Advocate

“At Pentair Pool, we believe excellence begins with innovation and extends to the people who bring that to life every day in backyards, neighborhoods, and communities across the country,” Greg

Claffey, President and Chief Revenue Officer, Pentair Pool. “The Pool Pro Awards celebrate the backyard heroes who go above and beyond to help create safe, smart, and unforgettable pool experiences. We’re proud to honor this year’s exceptional professionals whose passion and expertise elevate the industry and inspire us all. ”

Nominations for the Pentair Pool Pro Awards open on Sept. 2, 2025. Pool professionals are invited to nominate themselves or peers who have provided standout service and made significant contributions to the pool industry.

Voting will take place in October and will give the community the opportunity to select the most deserving professionals from the list of nominees. Winners will be announced in January 2026 and honored during a private awards ceremony at the Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Jan. 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the Pentair Pool Pro Awards, including nomination guidelines and voting details, please visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards.

About Pentair Pool

At Pentair, we help the world safely and sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and business solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive.

As an industry leader in the pool and spa space, Pentair Pool is driven to help people sustainably enjoy water. Our solutions include industry-leading pumps, automation, lighting, heating, and filtration technology that help our customers enjoy a smarter and more sustainable pool. Customer success is at the heart of our vision for bringing family and friends together in the pool and on the deck to build social connections, create lifelong memories, and help promote fitness and enjoyment. For more information, visit www.pentair.com/poolandspa.

Review Entry Guidelines and Meet the XXIV Edition Jury

Miami, FL August 2025 – The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) has officially opened the call for entries for the 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design. The prestigious annual competition celebrates projects that demonstrate exceptional design, technical expertise, and creativity through the use of Spanish ceramic tile.

Showcasing design ingenuity and a deep respect for materiality, the Tile of Spain Awards recognize projects that push the boundaries of what ceramic tile can achieve. From artistic expression and architectural clarity to innovative applications and expert installation, the awards spotlight the power and versatility of Spanish ceramics in both interior and exterior spaces. With the 2025 edition now accepting submissions, ASCER invites architects, interior designers, installers, students, and other industry professionals to share their completed work for consideration in this internationally respected program.

The jury for this year’s edition will be chaired by acclaimed architect Julio Touza Rodríguez of Touza Arquitectos. Joining him are leading voices in architecture and interior design, including Carmen Baselga of Carmen Baselga_Taller de Proyectos, Antonio Jesús Luna of Room Diseño, and Susana Babiloni of the Colegio Territorial Arquitectos Castellón. Together, the panel will evaluate entries based on design quality, innovation, and the thoughtful integration of Spanish ceramic tile.

Entries must be submitted under one of two main categories, Architecture or Interior Design, with each further divided into two subcategories: projects using dry-pressed porcelain stoneware and projects using any of the following ceramic types: extruded porcelain stoneware, rustic stoneware, glazed stoneware, wall tiles, mosaic, terracotta, and more. A grand prize of €8,000 (approximately $8,700) will be awarded in each subcategory. In addition, the jury reserves the right to award up to two special mentions in each category to acknowledge outstanding achievements.

Project submissions are being accepted now through Monday, October 20, 2025. Winners will be announced in September 2026 during Cevisama Contract, one of Spain’s leading trade fairs for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. For complete entry guidelines, project submissions, or more information about the Tile of Spain Awards, visit tileofspainawards.com/current-edition.

About the Awards

The objective of the Tile of Spain Awards is to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design projects (both in Spain and abroad). The program boasts a consolidated trajectory and is held in high esteem by architecture professionals.

The Tile of Spain Awards offers cash prizes totaling €32,000 that are divided among four areas. The two main categories –Architecture and Interior Design – each have a cash prize of over €16,000. In all categories, entries are welcome from both Spanish and international participants.

The award ceremony will be held in Valencia, Spain during Cevisama Contract 2026. Full details of this and previous editions of the awards are available at www.tileofspainawards.com.

About Tile of Spain

In Spain, tile makers labor as they have for centuries – pushing their passion for design and innovation to new levels of artisanship. With one of the purest and strongest domestic clays available, Spanish manufacturers have an unparalleled ability to make the end product more diverse. From rustic handmade forms; to technical facades that cool buildings and clean the air; to the impossibly slim, sustainable recycled and inkjet masterpieces that fire the imagination. The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), together with España Exportacióne Inversiones (ICEX) are the organizations whose objective is to support Spain’s ceramic tile manufacturers and the industry as a whole by stewarding and promoting the Tile of Spain brand worldwide. A strong global leader, the Spanish ceramic tile sector is comprised of more than 100 manufacturers concentrated primarily in the province of Castellón.

For more about tile produced in Spain, contact the Tile of Spain Center at the Trade Commission of Spain, 2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 1114, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Call 305-446-4387 or visit tileofspainusa.com.