Pool Nation Receives Every Child A Swimmer Award

Pool Nation was recognized with the Every Child A Swimmer Award during the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s 2026 Aquatic and Specialty Awards ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The award, presented by ISHOF and the Every Child A Swimmer program, recognized Pool Nation’s support of education, training and industry development within the pool and aquatics sector. Representatives of ECAS founder Judge G. Harold Martin’s family, including daughter Julie Boniec, participated in the presentation.

According to ISHOF, the award reflects Pool Nation’s commitment to strengthening the pool industry through professional education and community support. The organization’s stated mission focuses on helping pool professionals become better trained, financially stronger and more connected within the industry.

The annual ISHOF event also included aquatic sports and specialty award presentations, along with inductions into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame. The ceremony drew nearly 200 attendees, including aquatics professionals, industry supporters and honorees from around the world.