South Florida Realtor® Honored with Newcomer Award
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Realtors® named Lorry Santana, a member of Miami Realtors® + RWorld, as the winner of its Newcomer Award for 2026. The award was presented at the state association’s recent annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.
Since beginning her real estate career in 2023, Santana has quickly emerged as an active leader at the local, state, national and international levels.
She currently serves as president-elect for JTHS-MIAMI – a division of Miami Realtors + RWorld (JTHS stands for Jupiter, Tequesta and Hobe Sound). Santana holds the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation and is a graduate of her local association’s Commercial Certificate program. During her first year in the real estate profession, she earned her place in Florida Realtors’ Honor Society.
In 2025, she served as JTHS-MIAMI Young Professionals Network chair, leading fundraising efforts supporting Annie’s Choice for teen suicide prevention. She also served as YPN Global chair and represented her local association as an international speaker at the International Property Showcase in Dubai.
Santana participates in Florida Realtors conventions, REBarCamp events and more, and has represented both YPN and JTHS-MIAMI at the NAR NXT conferences.
Her community service includes environmental and health-focused initiatives, and she co-hosts the monthly podcast “Juice It Up,” sharing practical business insights with her colleagues.
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