SOUTH Craven people are being urged to nominate unsung heroes to receive an award.

Skipton Building Society has launched a search for an individual or group who makes a difference to their community.

The winner will receive a Stray FM Best of Skipton and Beyond Award.

And as part of the initiative, the society is supporting a Building a Better Society accolade.

Becca Hanson, the company's proposition manager, said: "For the past 164 years we've been firmly rooted in Skipton and are really proud of our heritage. So for us to support the Building a Better Society award makes complete sense.

"We're always struck by the power of people – those who go above and beyond to help others – and that's what this award is all about.

"It's seeking out those unsung heroes and celebrating them, partly because these people often don't shout about their own achievements.

"We need the help of others to nominate and to ensure we get the chance to say thank you."

The deadline for nominations is Tuesday (Sept 26) and winners will be announced at an event at the Consiton Hotel, Coniston Cold, on October 20.

For more details, visit strayfm.com.