The Contractor of the Year Award is named after George Roesinger, who began plumbing in 1938. He continued until 1953 when Roesinger Plumbing Co. was formed. He was an active member of PHCC, serving 2 terms as local president, 2 terms state president, and 2 terms as national district director. He also served as president of the PHCC Information Bureau, a national organization promoting the industry and was president of the Gas Institute. George Roesinger retired in 1972 and passed away in 1987.