The Mike Oborski Awards
No barriers
Recognising those who go the extra mile for people in the Wyre Forest district.
No Barriers The Mike Oborski Awards is a reward scheme recognising local business, organisations and individuals who provide significant access, service or employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Wyre Forest district.
The awards celebrate those who have given particular consideration for the wider needs of people within the community, for example, nursing mothers.
Applications are invited for those who go the extra mile for people when its not part of their usual role.
We hope that by celebrating these achievements it will inspire and encourage others to be more inclusive.
No Barriers The Mike Oborski Awards were set up in memory of Councillor Mike Oborski who admired a similar scheme based in Gdynia, Poland. Mike’s wishes was that values of the Polish project were reflected in the Wyre Forest.
Specific values to be recognised are customer friendliness, accessibility and employment opportunities.
The judges’ decision is final and will be announced at the awards ceremony on Tuesday 4 March 2025.
Nominate now!
If you know someone who you think deserves recognition for going the extra mile for people with disabilities in the Wyre Forest district nominate them now.
Nominations close 5pm Monday 10 February 2025.