Integra Realty Resources' Donnie Sherwood Wins International Balfour Award from IRWA

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Integra Realty Resources’ Donnie Sherwood
Wins International Balfour Award from IRWA

Fort Worth, Texas – Donald J. Sherwood, Managing Director of the Fort Worth office of Integra Realty Resources, has been selected the 2009 international winner of the prestigious Balfour Award by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). He previously was a finalist in 2005, 2007 and 2008.

The Frank C. Balfour Professional of the Year Award, named after the Association’s founder, is the highest honor bestowed upon an IRWA member. The award honors those members who have demonstrated exemplary support to the association.

“This is the pinnacle of my career in IRWA,” Sherwood said. “This is indeed very humbling. The other four finalists were very qualified and to be selected by one's peers is an awesome experience.

“My partners allow me the time and opportunity to serve IRWA and our world. Without their support, I would not have received this honor. I accept this honor on behalf of each of them.”

The International Nominations and Elections Committee selects finalists from the United States, Canada, Japan and South Africa whose outstanding contributions have included leadership positions in the chapter, regional and international levels; fulfillment of educational courses and activities; participation in association regional and international activities; and achievement of IRWA professional designations.
The nominations committee considers activities over a minimum of a five-year period. Finalists are evaluated and ranked on a points system. Sherwood will receive a plaque and a $1,000 contribution is sent to the University of Santa Clara scholarship fund in memory of Frank C. Balfour.

Sherwood said he helped write the appraisal section for the new Uniform Act Certification last year and has written several courses, taught classes, been on numerous committees and promoted IRWA for many years.

“I’m passionate about IRWA and the right of way industry and, when one is passionate about something, you tend to go way beyond what’s required,” he said.

Ben Loughry, Managing Partner for Integra’s Fort Worth office, said: “This honor only says what many people know. We’re blessed to know Donnie as a friend and partner.”

Sherwood has been an appraiser of all types of real property and been actively engaged in real estate valuation and consulting since 1978. He received his MAI designation in 1983 and his SR/WA designation in 2004. He has a Master's in Land Economics and Real Estate from Texas A&M University and is a member of the national faculty for the Appraisal Institute and the International Right of Way Association and has served as an adjunct professor at Texas Christian University.



About Integra Realty Resources, Inc.
Integra Realty Resources, Inc. is the largest real estate valuation and counseling firm in the United States, offering the country’s most extensive market coverage with 59 independent offices in more than 30 states. With specialties including commercial appraisals, feasibility studies, expert testimony and related property consulting services, Integra provides objective, independent analysis across a wide range of real estate markets. For more information, call (817) 332-5522.

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