THE search is on to find Wyre Forest heroes who go the "extra mile" to help people with disabilities and honour them.

The eighth No Barriers, the Mike Oborski Awards, which is supported by the Shuttle, is now underway across Wyre Forest and nominations are invited for people and organisations that go the extra mile for people with disabilities.

Awards will be presented to individuals, businesses and community groups that have significantly improved access, service or employment possibilities for local people with disabilities.

Councillor Fran Oborski, chairman of the awards, said: “The scheme has been well supported over the years and we are hoping that 2015 will continue this tradition.

“We encourage everyone whatever their situation or role in life, to spend a few moments thinking about their recent experiences out and about in the area.

“Have you noticed an individual, a community group or a business that has gone the extra mile to support people with disabilities?

“This could be anything from a small local cafe providing extra space to manoeuvre wheelchairs or to an organisation being extra supportive to someone who needs it.

“These awards are not aimed at people who support those with disabilities as part of their day job. They are for those in all walks of life who go the extra mile for people disabilities because it’s the right thing to do.

“There are lots of examples of support and service provided over and above those required in standard rules and regulations but they are rarely publicly acknowledged.”

Residents can nominate a community group, business or person for a No Barriers, the Mike Oborski Award, either online at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/nobarriers, or in paper form.

Nomination forms are available from the Worcestershire Hub at Kidderminster Town Hall, your local library or Wyre Forest Community Housing Group offices.

The awards event will be held at the Wyre Forest Community Housing Group offices, in Foley Grove, on Thursday, October 22, at 6.30pm.

A panel of representatives from local private and public sector organisations will judge the nominations.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, September 26.