PHTA accepting Lowry grant nominations
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August 14, 2024
PHTA accepting Lowry grant nominations

The Pool and Hot Tub Association is accepting nominations for the $5,000 Lowry Grant.

The Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant honors a public health official or department that has made outstanding contributions to advance the public’s health and safe use of recreational water in pools, spas, and waterparks through educat ional, safety, operational, and technical programs.

Grant nominations are accepted from public health officials/entities and from PHTA members.

Nomination Deadline: November 22, 2024.Learn more and apply here: h t t p s : / / w w w . p h t a . o r g / membership/promote-your-business/ phta-awards-of-excellence/dr-r-neillowry- grant/

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