George Rusaw was named "Builder of the Year" for 1992-1993 by the Florida Home Builders' Association (FHBA). The FHBA is one of the largest of its kind in the nation, with 18,000 members and associates. The "Builder of the Year" award is the FHBA's highest honor and is awarded annually to a builder who has exemplified excellence and dedication to the building industry in Florida and to his own community.