Awards & Accolades
At AQUA DOC, we love serving our customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Eastern Indiana, Western Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Southeast Michigan & the Carolinas.
We love connecting with customers and learning what their needs are in terms of maintenance and repair of their water features, natural waterways, and more. We’re honored to be the recipient of several awards and accolades throughout the years, and we couldn’t do it without the loyalty and support of our clients. We also partner with various organizations that are committed to the safety and preservation of waterways throughout the United States.
2025 Water Management Association President's Service Award: Carter Bailey
2025 Ohio Lake Management Society Distinguished Service/ Lifetime Achievement Award: John M. Wilson Jr.
2025 Atlantic-Oasie Pro Contractor of the Year: Mat Kapas
“The Best of Small Business Awards” is a competitive and prestigious award that ranks you as one of the most elite small businesses in the Country!
Crain's Cleveland Fast 50
The Family Business Conference & Achievement Awards is an interactive forum with leading industry experts that provides the type of actionable insights necessary to plan for a smooth transition of family businesses.
We were honored to receive the 2024 Family Business Achievement Award! AQUA DOC is a family dedicated to preserving our local waters, and this recognition celebrates our team’s commitment and passion. Thank you to our clients, partners, and community for trusting us with your waters - here’s to continuing our legacy of excellence, one pond at a time!
The Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its very own Annual Awards Night to celebrate the many successes of local businesses. We were thrilled to have been voted Business of the Year for 2023 and deeply appreciate everyone who supported us with their vote. Thank you for this incredible honor!
Fast Track 50 honors businesses in Lake-Geauga Counties, and we’re proud to be a top-five winner for the past 10 years! There are dozens of great businesses honored each year, and we love being a part of this group.
Weatherhead 100
The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University honors their Weatherhead 100 winners annually, showcasing the accomplishments of Northeast Ohio’s fastest-growing companies, regardless of industry.
The Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF) is an organization that’s committed to sustainable water resources through the science of aquatic ecosystem management. AQUA DOC is proud to partner with AERF to keep our waterways clean and safe.
The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) exists to promote science-based technologies for the management of aquatic resources by supporting relevant research, developing public interest and awareness in aquatic resource management, and more.
The Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. (APMS) is an international organization of scientists, educators, and many others who are committed to the management and study of aquatic plants. Our team has worked with the APMS on several occasions.
The Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) participates in local, regional, and national advocacy issues related to aquatic plant management. They’re dedicated to the research, education, and management of aquatic plants in the Northeast United States. AQUA DOC is proud to partner with them in their endeavors.
We know how important landscaping is to our clients, and with our partnership with the Ohio Landscape Association (OLA), we’ve helped promote professional standards in the landscape industry. The OLA is a non-profit trade association for landscape contractors and their suppliers, with members from all across the state of Ohio.
The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) has a simple mission of forging partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of our country’s lakes and reservoirs. Anyone interested in preservation can get involved with NALMS, and AQUA DOC is honored to work with this organization.
The Ohio Lake Management Society, a Division of Water Management Association of Ohio, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Ohio’s lakes and their watershed. AQUA DOC is honored to partner with this organization.
The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) has a simple mission of forging partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of our country’s lakes and reservoirs. Anyone interested in preservation can get involved with NALMS, and AQUA DOC is honored to work with this organization.
For 50 years, WMAO has served Ohio by promoting effective management of our shared water resources. We are the only professional organization in Ohio focused on all water disciplines, administered through five divisions and multiple interest areas. WMAO provides a forum of open discussion, industry evaluation, and educational outreach for its diverse membership to communicate and learn.
If you’d like to learn more about any of these organizations, please visit their sites for information on their mission, their yearly awards, and more. If you want to discover more about our partnerships with them, or how we can help with lake and pond management in your area, please contact us today. We’d love to hear from you!
