Nominations for Queen’s Baton Relay January 2022 closing soon

By GM Moving | 07 February 2022 | TAGS: Major events

Inspiring individuals from communities in England have the opportunity to be selected as batonbearers at the Commonwealth Games in July 2022. Batonbearers for the domestic (England) segment of the Queen’s Baton Relay (4-28 July 2022) are selected through public nominations. 

The public nomination process launched on 11th January 2022 and will close on 14th February 2022, allowing 4 weeks for the public to make their nominations via the website. 

• Nominators will be asked to provide information on how the Nominee meets one or more of the selection criteria (max 100 words).
• The minimum age of Batonbearers is 12, on 2 June 2022 (the first day of the England relay).
• Nominees must be a UK citizen or have permission to reside in the UK between 2 June – 28 July 2022.
• All nominees will undergo a security background check.
• Nominees will be given one week to accept their nomination and provide further details.
• Under 18s will require permission from a guardian to nominate and to accept a nomination.
• All Nominees will be security checked prior to the selection panels.
• Elected officials cannot be Batonbearers in the England relay

Selection Criteria

All Batonbearers will be required to meet the following selection criteria. The criteria are intended to reflect a broad cross-section of society and encourage nominations that align with the themes of the Relay.

A Batonbearer can be someone who meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Always willing to take on a challenge and has a unique and inspiring story.
• Has made a meaningful contribution to sport, education, the arts, culture, or charity.
• Is a figure of inspiration that positively challenges others to achieve their best.
• Has taken on a challenge or cause and made a positive impact within their community

If you know an individual who fits this criteria and would like to submit a nomination, please do so via the Birmingham 2022 website.

This is also where you can find frequently asked questions about the nomination process and overall event.

Nominations close on Monday 14th February 2022.