Rita Santamaria has received many awards and accolades (listed below) over the years she has been a real estate broker and owner of Champions School of Real Estate®. Rita credits success to hard work and positive attitude.
"You have to believe in yourself and never give up. If you're dedicated to becoming successful - you will be successful."
- The American Dream television show - Featured | 2003 | Watch it Now
- Houston Business Journal - 2022 Most Admired CEO Honoree | July 2022
- Women Empowering Women - Panelist, The Westin at The Woodlands | May 2022
- Texas State WCR - Panelist, “Power Women” | September 2021
- The Woodlands Lifestyle Magazine - “Women of The Woodlands” cover feature | May 2021
- HousingWire Magazine - “Women of Influence” cover feature | 2019
- Houston Real Producers - Feature article | August 2018
- Houston Woman Magazine - Cover feature | April 2018
- Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana - W.I.S.H. Society Honoree | 2018
- Forbes Real Estate Council - Member | 2017–Present
- Platinum Top 50® - San Antonio Career Achievement Award | 2016
- Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas - Woman of the Year | 2013
- Small Business Today - Cover feature | September 2013
- Houston Woman Magazine - Top 50 Most Influential Women in Houston honoree | 2010
- Texas State WCR - Businesswoman of the Year | 2008
- REBAC Hall of Fame - Inductee | 2003
