THE search is still on to find Worcestershire's most worthy woman.

Nominations are still open for this year's Worcestershire Woman of the Year competition.

There are three award categories in the event, which is now in its 13th year.

The business award will go to a woman who has set up her own business and the achievement award will be given to a woman who is a high achiever in her chosen sphere.

The winner of the voluntary section will be a woman who makes a significant contribution to the life of her community.

All nominees must live or work in Worcestershire and the closing date is Wednesday, April 30.

After that, nine women, three in each category, will be shortlisted. The winners will be announced at a special luncheon to be held in the autumn.

The names of the women who have been shortlisted will be announced in June.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to St Richard's Hospice.

To obtain a nomination form for the business award, contact Audrey Cook on 01905 452190, and for the other two awards contact Hilary Marsh on 01905 748108.