Poolwerx has celebrated the achievements of its franchisees and teams at its annual gala awards, with Gemma and Ryan Quinn of Poolwerx Dural, NSW, named the 2026 Franchise Partners of the Year.
The award recognised their continued business growth, leadership and resilience, as well as their commitment to developing their team and supporting the wider Poolwerx network.
Poolwerx global CEO Nic Brill said the couple represent the best of Poolwerx.
“Gemma and Ryan are commercially successful, ambitious and resilient, but just as importantly, they are committed to their team and generous in the way they support their peers,” he said.
Ryan Quinn said the win was a big moment for the pair.
“Winning Franchise Partners of the Year is an incredibly proud moment for us and a reflection of the team we’ve built around us. We’ve continued to challenge ourselves and look for opportunities to grow, but being part of Poolwerx also means having a network of people you can learn from and share that journey with,” he said.
Poolwerx award winners 2026
Franchisee and retail winners from across Australia and New Zealand included:
- Retail Store of the Year: Kenmore, QLD
- New Retail Store of the Year: Forrestdale, WA
- Technician of the Year: Robert Taylor-Thorpe – Applecross, WA
- Employer of the Year: Deb, Shane and Bailey Crothers and Christopher Ramsden – Kardinya, WA
- Brand Excellence: Emily King and Luke Knight – Caloundra, QLD
- Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence: Kirsten and Andrew Huth – Indooroopilly, QLD
- NZ Regional Franchise Partner of the Year: Michelle and Mark Bennett, Christchurch, NZ
- Brisbane North/Central QLD Regional Franchise Partner of the Year: Kirsten and Andrew Huth, Indooroopilly
- Brisbane South, FNQ, NT and Northern NSW Regional Franchise Partner of the Year: Megha and Hardik Patel, Toowoomba
- VIC/SA Regional Franchise Partner of the Year: Craig Bruins, Poolwerx Greater Adelaide
- WA Regional Franchise Partner of the Year: Deb, Shane and Bailey Crothers and Chris Ramsden, Poolwerx Kardinya.
