Jim’s Pool Care Awards & Recognition

Celebrating Our Jim’s Pool Care Award Winners

At Jim’s Pool Care, we believe the strength of our business has always been our people. Behind every successful local Jim’s Pool Care business is a franchise owner who has taken the opportunity to build something of their own, provide great service to their customers and become an important part of their local community.

Over the years, our network has grown to include passionate small business owners and pool professionals across Australia. While every franchisee contributes to the success of Jim’s Pool Care, each year we take the opportunity to recognise those who have achieved outstanding results through our annual Jim’s Pool Care Franchise Awards.

These awards recognise much more than sales or business growth. They celebrate franchise owners who demonstrate exceptional customer service, technical knowledge, professionalism, leadership, innovation and a willingness to support others within the Jim’s Pool Care network.

For me, one of the most rewarding parts of being involved with Jim’s Pool Care has been watching franchise owners develop their skills, grow their customer base, build successful businesses and, in many cases, create a lifestyle and future for themselves and their families.

Some started with very little experience in the pool industry. Others came to us with existing trade, technical or business skills. What our award winners share is a commitment to learning, working hard, looking after their customers and making the most of the opportunity that comes with owning a Jim’s Pool Care franchise.

Below, we are proud to recognise our Jim’s Pool Care award winners from the past 10 years.

Congratulations to every winner – and thank you for the contribution you have made to Jim’s Pool Care, our customers and our wider franchise community.

Brett Blair
CEO & General Manager
Jim’s Pool Care Australia

Jim's Pool Care franchise award winners together at the 2025 awards night with the national perpetual trophy

Jim’s Pool Care Award Winners – Past 10 Years

Every year, Jim’s Pool Care recognises franchise owners who have made an outstanding contribution to their customers, their local businesses and the wider Jim’s Pool Care network.

Explore our award winners from the past decade below and join us in celebrating the people and small businesses behind Jim’s Pool Care.

YearAwardWinnerJim’s Pool Care Business / Location
2025Franchisor of the YearJames LunnaySouth Australia
Franchisee of the YearDaniel WisemanJim’s Pool Care Central Goldfields
Rookie of the YearDenis PiltzAnnandale, QLD
2024Franchisor of the YearSimon FarmerWestern Australia
Franchisee of the YearBrendan & Kat MoelandsJPC Victoria Point
Rookie of the YearWayne TaylorSafety Bay
2023Franchisor of the YearJason PollackCentral Coast & Newcastle
Franchisee of the YearTheron VassiliouBalwyn VIC
Rookie of the YearDaniel WisemanCentral Goldfields
2022Franchisor of the YearJason PollackCentral Coast & Newcastle
Franchisee of the YearTrenton & Nikki EbnerGlenelg, SA
Rookie of the YearGavin SteelBrighton SA
Rookie of the YearJoshua MorganWoy Woy NSW
2021Franchisor of the YearBrad PapworthSydney east
Franchisee of the YearTrenton and Nikki EbnerGlenelg, SA
Rookie of the YearStephen and Deb HeatherCastle Hill Central NSW
Rookie of the YearBrayden TailorPimpama QLD
2020Franchisor of the YearJason PollackCentral Coast & Newcastle
Franchisee of the YearAdrian BradshawThornlands QLD
Franchisee of the YearJames SteltenpoolToronto NSW
Rookie of the YearGlenn HuntleyBateau Bay
Rookie of the YearTrenton & Nikki EbnerGlenelg SA
2019Franchisor of the YearStephen Cluff and Robyn EtheridgeSunshine Coast QLD
Franchisee of the YearMathew MassimissaKewarra Beach QLD
Rookie of the YearJames SteltenpoolToronto NSW
2018Franchisor of the YearJason CatanzaritiGold Coast QLD
Franchisee of the YearScott BaumleNoosa QLD
Rookie of the YearMatthew MassimissaKewarra Beach
2017Franchisor of the YearMike SteltenpoolNewcastle NSW
Franchisee of the YearJason PollackUmina NSW
Rookie of the YearNathan OwenEllenbrook WA
2016Franchisor of the YearMike & Kerri SteltenpoolNewcastle NSW
Franchisee of the YearAshley & Summer HaleSouth Lake WA
Rookie of the YearJason PollackUmina NSW
2015Franchisor of the YearSimon FarmerWestern Australia
Franchisee of the YearChris NewmanCaringbah NSW
2014Franchisor of the YearChris PepperNorth Brisbane
Franchisee of the YearJohn TockussKellyville NSW
2013Franchisor of the YearStephen CluffSunshine Coast
Franchisee of the YearJason CatanzaritiUpper Coomera QLD
2012Franchisor of the YearAdam PostVictoria East
Franchisee of the YearSean KershawBrighton VIC
2011Franchisor of the YearTodd KennedyNorth Queensland
Franchisee of the YearRay HoganMurray QLD
2010Franchisor of the YearSimon FarmerWestern Australia
Franchisee of the YearRob PieriCannington WA
James Lunnay, Jim's Pool Care South Australia, receiving the Franchisor of the Year 2025 award
Jim's Pool Care Franchisee of the Year 2025 award winner holding the national perpetual trophy

Recognising Excellence in the Jim’s Pool Care Network

Our awards recognise different forms of achievement across the Jim’s Pool Care franchise network. From new franchise owners building outstanding businesses in their first year to experienced operators demonstrating long-term excellence, leadership and innovation, each award provides an opportunity to recognise people who are making a difference.

Award categories may include:

  • Franchisee of the Year
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Customer Service Awards
  • Business Growth Awards
  • Special Achievement and Recognition Awards
Sarah Lynch receiving her Jim's Pool Care Franchisee Divisional Award at the 2025 awards night

Celebrating Australian Small Business Owners

Every Jim’s Pool Care franchise is also a locally owned small business.

Our franchise owners work in their local communities, build relationships with customers and create businesses that can support themselves, their families and, in many cases, employees and additional service vehicles.

Our annual awards are therefore not simply about recognising Jim’s Pool Care franchisees. They are about celebrating Australian small business owners who have backed themselves, worked hard and built something they can be proud of.

Could You Be a Future Jim’s Pool Care Award Winner?

If you’re considering starting your own business, Jim’s Pool Care provides the opportunity to operate your own local pool care business while being part of the wider Jim’s Group network.

Our franchise owners receive training, systems, ongoing support and the backing of a recognised Australian brand while retaining the satisfaction of building their own business.