Last chance to nominate Queen's baton-bearers from Shropshire ahead of Commonwealth Games
Time is running out to nominate Shropshire people to be baton-bearers for The Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Shropshire Council have encouraged people to make their nominations for local baton-bearers for the relay before the Games get underway this summer.
Cecilia Motley, Shropshire Council’s cabinet member for communities, culture, leisure and tourism, and transport, said: “The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Commonwealth Games tradition that serves as the countdown to the Commonwealth Games.
“In total 2,022 people will carry the baton across England from July 4 until July 28, when the Games begin, and we want to see as many people from Shropshire as possible nominated.
“Every nomination submitted before the closing date of Monday, February 14, will be considered, and it would be fantastic to see our local people playing their part in what promises to be a very exciting event for the region.”
The criteria for a Shropshire baton-bearer is as follows:
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
The baton bears a message from The Queen and will be visiting all 72 nations and territories before returning to England where all nine regions will host the relay.
To make a nomination visit birmingham2022.com/queens-baton-relay/batonbearer-nominations/.
The closing date for nominations is next Monday, February 14.
