FARGO, North Dakota — HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2 of Fargo, North Dakota and owners Vince and Sarah Wuebker received top honors, being named the 2012 Locksin Thompson International Dealer of the Year by Watkins Manufacturing Corp., maker of Hot Spring Spas, the world’s number one selling hot tub brand. Joined by six members of his team, owner Vince Wuebker also received the 2012 Productivity Award for a dealer with the highest sales volume for a single store. The awards were presented at the HotSpring National Dealer Kick-off held in Phoenix, Arizona.

Watkins Executive Vice President Mike Dunn called Wuebker and team, “Passionate believers in the HotSpring Brand, and true hot tub evangelists.” They were also lauded for the admiration they have among the Hot Spring dealer network throughout North America.

“To be a Locksin Thompson Dealer of the Year, a dealer must embody the entrepreneurial spirit that enables them to recognize, adjust, and progress through the ever-changing challenges of the retailing and hot tub industry,” explains Dunn. “True to the spirit of this award, HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2 is progressive and proactive,” said Dunn. “They are committed to both achieving their goals and to providing an exceptional customer experience.”

HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2 was chosen from among than 700 Hot Spring dealers worldwide to receive the hot tub manufacturer’s most prestigious dealer award. The award is named in memory of Locksin Thompson, a highly respected, early pioneer dealer in the hot tub industry.

“When you think about all of the great dealers in the HotSpring family, which are the best in the business, to win this award is such a great honor it is almost impossible to explain,” said Vince Wuebker, owner of HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2.