Awards & Scholarships

Scholarships

Annually, the Association awards two $1,000 scholarships to eligible applicants.  Applications are accepted January through April 1st each year (extended to June 1st, 2026).  They are blind-reviewed by a committee, and results are announced by May 1st. (extended June 15th, 2026)

Application due June 1st

New this year is an application for the Foundation Title School Scholarship. There will be 2 scholarships awarded for both the Basic level and the Intermediate level for members of the NLTA that will cover the registration fees (2027 Year). Application

  • Scholarship Winners

    2025

    Jill Johnson
    Lauren Potts
    Tristyn McKenna
    Keithen Krings

    2024 No applications

    2023
    Alexis Germain
    Tucker Gillespie
    Summer McConville
    Shawna Wilkinson

     

    2022
    Tad Proskocil
    Mia Rhoades

    2021
    Samantha Jaeke
    Sofia R. Atkins

    2020
    Elizabeth Aschoff
    Caleb Michael Hazel

    2019
    Macey Widick
    Shelby Siegler

    2018
    Kristine Dvoracek
    Heather Hewitt

    2017
    Noah Robert Hazel
    Abigail Lee Pierce

    2016
    Kathryn N. Aschoff
    Maizie Jensen

    2015
    Stephen Frazier Pierce
    Christopher G. Coulter

    2014
    Benjamin Aschoff
    Evie Smith

    2013
    Mary Pierce
    Alex White

    2012
    Hunter Paige McClellan
    Amy Christensen

    2011
    Brittney Lester
    Sophie Smith

    2010
    Wade Ginkens
    Molly Deseck

    2009
    Aliese Hoffman
    Danielle Kassebaum

    2008
    Cassandra Steckman
    Heather Karg

    2007
    Amber L. Hoffmaster
    Kristina L. Volf

    2006
    Cameron Smith
    Seth Pelzer

    2005
    Chris Lyons
    Megan Kehrli

Title Person of the Year

Title Person of the Year.  The Association also selects from amongst its membership ranks an annual Title Person of the Year (TPOY).  Nominations may be made by anyone wishing to do so.  Each Candidate will be judged solely on his or her qualifications and letters of recommendation which set out the candidates’ involvement in the title industry and which accompany the form. The recipient of the award will be honored with a special presentation during the annual banquet.
Nomination Form due by August 1st.

  • Past TPOY Winners
    • 2025 Sam J. Cooper, Omaha
    • 2024 Jessica Sanford, Chadron
    • 2023 Katy Albrecht, Omaha
    • 2022 Dusty McKenna, Hastings
    • 2021 Jennie Deseck, Omaha
    • 2020 (no convention during pandemic)
    • 2019Mike Malone, Wichita, KS
    • 2018Heidi Proskocil, Ord, NE
    • 2017 Chris Elliot, St. Louis, MO
    • 2016 Karla Smith, Lincoln
    • 2015 Marcy Wagner, Murray
    • 2014 Gregory Aschoff, David City
    • 2013 Janice German, Chadron
    • 2012 Debbie Scott, Omaha
    • 2011 James F. Busse, Omaha
    • 2010 W. Kent Barney, Kearney
    • 2009 Rebecca McKittrick, Omaha
    • 2008 Ralph Anderson, Jr., Tekamah
    • 2007 Jeannette Dealey, Holdrege
    • 2006 Ellen Albrecht, Omaha
    • 2005 Brian Beckner, Columbus
    • 2004 Timothy Gray, O’Neill
    • 2003 Joseph W. McNamara, Omaha
    • 2002 John Daum and James Lamphere, Omaha and Lincoln
    • 2001 James Ganz, Jr, Kearney
    • 2000 James Thalken, Ogallala
    • 1999 Patricia Jacobs, Seward
    • 1998 Richard McCarthy, Washington, DC
    • 1997 Roy Hahn, Scottsbluff
    • 1996 James F. Brogan, Madison
    • 1995 Virginia Phelps, Loup City
    • 1994 Larry D. Schager, Grand Island
    • 1993 Kathie Nathan, Fremont
    • 1992 John F. Hanson, McCook
    • 1991 James R. Ganz, Sr., Kearney
    • 1990 Donald Bell, Plattsmouth
    • 1989 Mardy McCullough, Grant
    • 1988 Carroll J. Reid, Albion
    • 1987 William W. Barney, Kearney
    • 1986 James E. Lehr, Wahoo

Honorary Life Member

This award can be presented at the discretion of the Board of Directors based on recommendations of the Awards Committee. This award is to be presented to a member or past member who has made major contributions to the association over a period of time.