Nominations were counted and five finalists were determined in all five Pool and Patio categories. The 2011 About.com Readers' Choice Awards received thousands of nominations during the open nominations period between January 13 to February 4, 2011. The voting period for the 2011 Reader's Choice Awards was February 11 to March 8, 2011. Winners in each category were announced on March 15, 2011.

