Reprinted from October 2002 news release.
The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) named Stephen Gidus, co-owner of the Winter Park-based remodeling company PSG Construction, Remodeler of the Year at the Fall Conference of the Florida Home Builders Association in Naples, Florida. The Remodeler of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have enhanced remodeling professionalism while serving their industry, association and community.
Stephen received two of the FHBA’s highest individual honors by earning the Remodeler of the Year Award and an Eagle Award for valuable contributions made to the industry.
As chair of the state’s Remodelors™ Council in 2002, Stephen revived the organization and also implemented remodeler educational programs at the Southeast Building Conference. Stephen, who also is recognized as a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), traveled throughout Florida promoting the Remodelors Council and presenting seminars. His work has been honored and recognized by the Southeast Building Conference Aurora Awards, the Home and Garden TV program Old Homes Restored, Southern Living magazine, and a Better Homes & Gardens television special. PSG Construction is also recognized as a Big 50 Remodeler by Remodeling magazine.
“Stephen’s leadership has raised the bar in professional remodeling in Florida,” said Florida Home Builders Association President Bill Slavich of Naples.
Stephen received the Remodeler of the Year Award from last year’s winner, John Ranck, CGR, of Naples. FHBA President Barbara Revels presented Stephen with the Eagle Award.
Stephen serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida, is the immediate past Chair for the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) Remodelors™ Council, and is Vice-President of the Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida.