Awards & Scholarships
Scholarships
Annually, the Association awards two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors of eligible active member employees. Applications are accepted January through April 1st each year. They are blind-reviewed by a committee, and results are announced by May 1st.
Application due April 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 (2025 Year). Application
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Scholarship Winners 2023
Alexis Germain
Tucker Gillespie
Summer McConville
Shawna Wilkinson2022
Tad Proskocil
Mia Rhoades2021
Samantha Jaeke
Sofia R. Atkins2020
Elizabeth Aschoff
Caleb Michael Hazel2019
Macey Widick
Shelby Siegler2018
Kristine Dvoracek
Heather Hewitt2017
Noah Robert Hazel
Abigail Lee Pierce2016
Kathryn N. Aschoff
Maizie Jensen2015
Stephen Frazier Pierce
Christopher G. Coulter2014
Benjamin Aschoff
Evie Smith2013
Mary Pierce
Alex White2012
Hunter Paige McClellan
Amy Christensen2011
Brittney Lester
Sophie Smith2010
Wade Ginkens
Molly Deseck2009
Aliese Hoffman
Danielle Kassebaum2008
Cassandra Steckman
Heather Karg2007
Amber L. Hoffmaster
Kristina L. Volf2006
Cameron Smith
Seth Pelzer2005
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.
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Past TPOY Winners - 2023 Katy Albrecht
- 2022Dusty McKennaHastings
- 2021Jennie DeseckOmaha
- 2020 (no convention during pandemic)
- 2019Mike MaloneWichita, KS
- 2018Heidi ProskocilOrd, NE
- 2017Chris ElliotSt. Louis, MO
- 2016Karla SmithLincoln
- 2015Marcy WagnerMurray
- 2014Gregory AschoffDavid City
- 2013Janice GermanChadron
- 2012Debbie ScottOmaha
- 2011James F. BusseOmaha
- 2010W. Kent BarneyKearney
- 2009Rebecca McKittrickOmaha
- 2008Ralph Anderson, Jr.Tekamah
- 2007Jeannette DealeyHoldrege
- 2006Ellen AlbrechtOmaha
- 2005Brian BecknerColumbus
- 2004Timothy GrayO’Neill
- 2003Joseph W. McNamaraOmaha
- 2002John Daum and James LamphereOmaha and Lincoln
- 2001James Ganz, JrKearney
- 2000James ThalkenOgallala
- 1999Patricia JacobsSeward
- 1998Richard McCarthyWashington, DC
- 1997Roy HahnScottsbluff
- 1996James F. BroganMadison
- 1995Virginia PhelpsLoup City
- 1994Larry D. SchagerGrand Island
- 1993Kathie NathanFremont
- 1992John F. HansonMcCook
- 1991James R. Ganz, Sr.Kearney
- 1990Donald BellPlattsmouth
- 1989Mardy McCulloughGrant
- 1988Carroll J. ReidAlbion
- 1987William W. BarneyKearney
- 1986James E. LehrWahoo
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.