AWARDS List


Best Performing NLIS Level 3 LLC Department
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 3, between October 1st 2023 - September 30th 2024. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.

Best Performing NLIS Level 2 LLC Department
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 2, between October 1st 2023 - September 30th 2024. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.

The Unsung Hero
The Unsung Hero is voted for by the NLIS hub helpdesk team. The team nominates an individual or a team within a Local Land Charges department that they feel consistently makes an extra effort to work with them to make the search process as seamless as possible. The helpdesk team will give examples of how the department (or a person within the department) shines and impresses them.

Best Performing Migrated LA
This award, supported by HM Land Registry, is for Local Authorities who have already migrated their Local Land Charges register. It celebrates outstanding management of the register and good communication with HM Land Registry, helping property buyers to achieve the best outcomes.

Local Authority Searches Team of the Year
This Award is sponsored by the LLCI and celebrates the hard work and achievements of Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales. Teamwork is central to this award - we want to understand how you've worked collaboratively to overcome a challenge, become more efficient, and delivered excellent customer service. The award is open to all Local Authorities: Unitary, District, County, migrated to HM Land Registry or not.

Best Performing Searches Team Member
Do you have an outstanding member of staff in your team? Do they regularly go above and beyond what is expected of them? Have they demonstrated diligence, tenacity and proactivity? Alongside good humour and an inclusive approach? If so, we want to hear from you! This award, supported by SearchFlow, gives you the opportunity to nominate a star performer for their achievements over the past 12 months. It is open to all personnel working within Local Land Charges or any relevant, related department.