Some awards celebrate numbers. This one celebrates service. Richard and Jayma Zompa were recognized with one of the highest honors in the REMAX network. This moment reflects decades of leadership, mentorship, and commitment to others across Rhode Island.
For agents, this recognition says something simple and powerful: long careers are built by helping people grow.
A proud moment for Rhode Island real estate
The award presentation carried real emotion. We could hear the cheering, the applause, and the sense that this honor meant more than one strong year in business. It marked a long record of showing up for agents, brokers, owners, and the wider community.
Why Richard and Jayma Zompa stood out
They built their name by helping others
Richard and Jayma Zompa are known for helping people reach their goals. That includes agents inside their offices and peers across the business. Their reputation was not built on visibility alone; it was built on guidance.
They kept mentoring at the center
The REMAX network honored them for more than production. They have spent years guiding agents, advising fellow brokers and owners, and helping create an environment where people can improve, stay supported, and keep moving forward.
What the award says about their impact
The REMAX International Distinguished Service Award recognizes long-term dedication, leadership, and meaningful contributions to the brand and the industry. In other words, it honors the people who keep lifting others as they build.
Their 40-year journey shows that clearly. Across Rhode Island, they helped expand REMAX’s presence, including multiple offices, team locations, and more than 100 agents. Just as important, they supported causes like the Children’s Miracle Network, adding another layer to their legacy.
“We are honored and humbled to receive the REMAX Distinguished Service Award.”
A career that went beyond sales
This recognition celebrates leaders who strengthen the network. That means mentoring, building, and providing others with a path to success. For many agents, that is the real lesson here.
A few parts of their story stand out:
- Long-term leadership: 40 years of steady work in the business
- Team growth: multiple offices, team locations, and over 100 agents
- Service beyond business: support for Children’s Miracle Network
- Brand strength: guidance for agents, brokers, and owners
Remembering another distinguished name
The ceremony also honored Javier Sierra, described as a global trailblazer. He launched REMAX Spain in 1994, the first REMAX region in Europe. Sadly, he passed away last August, which gave that moment added weight.
What this means for agents
We can take a clear message from this award. Great careers are not built by sales alone. They are built through leadership, generosity, and the willingness to help others win, too.
That is why this honor feels so enduring, and why we will continue to speak to agents across Rhode Island.
