Request for entries and voting now open for Land Data local land charges industry awards

Request for entries and voting is now open for the 2009 Land Data Local Land Charges Industry Awards. There are six award categories in total and each category will be judged by representatives from some of the industry's leading players.

Solicitors and conveyancers are asked to vote now for the Local Land Charges department they feel has provided excellent customer service.

The Marketing Innovation category and a Special Tribute Award for the Local Land Charges Officer of the Year are open for submissions from Local Land Charges Departments across the country.

This is the 2nd year Land Data is running the awards. Nominations can be made and applications for submissions can be downloaded from www.land-data-awards.org.uk. The closing date for both is Friday 31 October 2008.

The winners will be announced at the Land Data Local Land Charges Awards Ceremony on 28 January 2009, at the Marriott Hotel in Bristol.

Land Data Chief Executive Alex Fraser comments: "Last year's Local Land Charges Awards were a great success and reflected the immense effort on the part of Local Land Charges Departments across the country, to improve their service and strive for excellence. I encourage as many Local Land Charges Departments as possible to join in the voting.”

The awards celebrate the work and achievements of Local Land Charges Departments in England and Wales and give recognition to those local authorities who are playing a key role in modernising and shaping the future of the industry. The 2009 celebrations mark their achievements during 2008.