Long & Foster Real Estate is proud to announce that Larry Lewis, a sales agent with the Tri-Cities Southpark office, has received the Associate of the Year award from the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors.

The Associate of the Year Award is based on the nominee’s sales activity while maintaining a high level of participation in local or state association and civic involvement.

“Long & Foster is proud that the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors has recognized Larry’s many accomplishments and his commitment to our industry,” said Nancy Steinke, manager of the Tri-Cities Southpark office. “Larry is a true professional and his dedication to his buyers and sellers is a testament to his passion for his career.”

“It’s the commitment of agents like Larry that has enabled him to earn an honor such as this one, and we’re proud to have him as part of the Long & Foster family,” said Gary Scott, president of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our company has a reputation of honesty, integrity and best-in-class customer service that spans 50 years, and the talent of professionals like Larry is why we remain the top real estate company in the Mid-Atlantic.”

Long & Foster Real Estate is the nation’s No. 1 independent real estate brand by sales volume. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.