One Step Beyond, Inc. is actively seeking nominations from across the Valley for its annual HUG Awards.

The organization, a leading provider of comprehensive programming and services for adults who have intellectual disabilities, is asking Valley residents to nominate individuals who have made a positive impact on the lives of people with intellectual disability in the community.

Nominations will be accepted via the One Step Beyond website at https://osbi.org/gala/ through Sept. 1. Winners will be selected based on evidence of unwavering compassion, dedication, and commitment to One Step Beyond’s mission, according to a press release.

HUG Award nominees and winners will be celebrated at the One Step Beyond 20th Anniversary and Help Us Grow Gala being held at The Duce on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. The nomination committee will select six individuals based on the responses provided in the nominations.

“The HUG Awards recognize and celebrate the individuals and businesses who have made a profound impact on individuals who have intellectual disabilities,” said One Step Beyond CEO Madison Blanton. “We are calling on the community to nominate and honor the extraordinary efforts of the Valley’s unsung heroes by shining a light on the difference they make every day. Our hope is that these nominations are a spark that ignites a beacon of hope, inspiring others to embrace inclusivity and celebrate the power of kindness.”

Individuals interested in attending the 20th Anniversary and Help Us Grow Gala can purchase tickets via the One Step Beyond website at https://osbi.org/gala/.