GAVA Announces Cameo Pools as a 2009 WINNER
(November 15, 2009, Las Vegas, NV)
GAVA: Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards Recognizing Architects, Pool Builders and Designers Worldwide
GAVA: Global AquaTekture Visionary Awards announced Larry Duffy from Phoenix as the Gold winner in the inaugural competition, at an awards reception held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas on November 15th . The award saluting the innovative spirit of artisans from every segment of the globe, celebrating diverse concepts from varying cultures, environments and philosophical aspects was presented in the Residential Free Form Pool category for the Johnson family pool.
Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were presented to thirty-nine projects by architects, contractors, homebuilders, pool builders, artists and landscape architects from across the globe. Master of Ceremonies for the reception was internationally recognized TV Host, John Daly of REAL TV.
GAVA presented by Three V Enterprises, a Las Vegas based corporation, transcends beyond the traditional water-themed design awards by hosting an integrated world-wide competition open to design professionals of all genres dedicated to influencing and creating thought-provoking solutions.
Finalist judges from several disciplines: Architect & Urban Planner Charles Kubat, Kubat Consulting, Art Curator Melissa Menard, Pieces Fine Art and Interior Designer/Educator Nancy Bohnett, The Art Institute Las Vegas rated entries on atypical designs and innovative applications that surpassed the boundaries of traditional water feature solutions.
Entries were judged on their aesthetic beauty as well as how each exemplified the objectives of the project; designs exhibiting original and diverse concepts that demonstrate respect for environmental, cultural, philosophical, and/or historical components.
Winners hailing from Australia, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, the Caribbean and the United States will be featured in a full-color book published by Schiffer Publishing, www.schifferbooks.com due for release in Spring of 2010. The GAVA Team and Sponsors; Structure Studios, Zodiac Pool Products, Brand, ltd., and Paramount Pool and Spa Systems congratulate the winners.
Three V Enterprises is a corporation devoted to developing platforms to honor, educate and inspire architects, designers, builders, manufacturers, and developers worldwide. www.gavaawards.com
