Awards, Certifications & Affiliations

Why Certifications and Awards Matter

Picking the right pool builder goes beyond aesthetics. A licensed pool contractor on Long Island should have certifications that show technical expertise and a commitment to safety. Industry awards also signal a company’s commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and leadership in the pool construction field.

At Chaikin Ultimate Pools, our credentials reflect decades of experience and uphold the highest standards for every project.

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Awards

  • Partners Kyle Chaikin (2016) and Ed Cohen (2015) were both named PHTA Fellows, the highest national industry recognition for volunteerism and service. We are the only company in the nation where both partners have achieved this honor.
  • Kyle Chaikin named 2022 PHTA Builder of the Year
  • Kyle Chaikin (2021), Ed Cohen (2022), and VP Sheryl Heather (2020) received NESPA’s Paulette Pitrak “Above & Beyond” Award for advancing professionalism in the Northeast swimming pool industry.
  • NESPA Outstanding Achievement Awards for Residential and Commercial Construction
  • NESPA Awards for Excellence in Customer Service
  • LIPSA Design Award Winner for Residential and Commercial Construction
  • Named one of 2022 and 2023 “World’s Greatest Pools” by Pebble Technology International
  • Dan’s Papers “Best of the Best” award for Pool Service & Construction, earned annually since 2014

Certifications

  • PHTA Certified Building Professional – Master
  • PHTA Certified Service Professional
  • PHTA Certified Commercial Pool Operator
  • NPC Certified for Plaster Startup

Affiliations

  • LIPSA: Long Island Pool & Spa Association (An Affiliate Chapter of NESPA & PHTA) – Kyle Chaikin, Ed Cohen, Erik Yanez serve on the LIPSA Board of Directors, and VP Sheryl Heather is a Director Emeritus. All have been recognized for their countless hours of volunteer work for charities LIPSA Supports and working to raise the professional standards of the swimming pool industry.
  • NESPA: Northeast Spa & Pool Association (An Affiliate Chapter of PHTA) – Kyle Chaikin is a Past President. Ed Cohen is a long-term Director and tireless volunteer instructor; Sheryl Heather serves in committee leadership roles. All three have earned NESPA’s highest volunteer recognition, the Paulette Pitrak “Above And Beyond” award.
  • PHTA: National Pool & Hot Tub Alliance – Kyle Chaikin is currently on both the PHTA and Step Into Swim Champions Board, which is a distinguished group of athletes, industry professionals, and philanthropists who are committed to drowning prevention.

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At Chaikin Ultimate Pools, our licensed Long Island contractors combine decades of experience with certifications and awards to deliver exceptional commercial and residential project results.