Bill Burruss, of the Lynchburg Association of REALTORS^®, has been awarded the 2018 Land REALTOR^® of America Award. This prestigious award nationally recognizes one member of the REALTORS^® Land Institute (RLI) each year, honoring their efforts and work toward the betterment of their fellow members, their profession, and their community.

Burruss was presented the Award by 2018-19 National President Jeramy Stephens, ALC, at a special awards ceremony during RLI’s annual National Land Conference.

“This is an extremely humbling experience with so many great REALTORS^® who have extended their education to assist land owners from around the United States,” said Burruss. He has served the real estate community by representing REALTORS^® on local, state, and national boards and committees through the Lynchburg Association of REALTORS^®, Virginia REALTORS^®, and the National Association of REALTORS^®.

Notably, Burrus was a member of the first class of the Virginia Leadership Academy in 2005.