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# Nominate a local Community Hero to be a Batonbearer for 2022 Commonwealth Games
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/nominate-a-local-community-hero-to-be-a-batonbearer-for-2022-commonwealth-games/
- Published: 2022-02-12T10:00:15.000Z
- Updated: 2022-02-11T14:08:05.000Z
- Description: Nominations are now open for people who would like to apply to be a Batonbearer for the Queen’s Baton Relay in England
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Birmingham, Brighton, Commonwealth Games, Sport

This year **Birmingham** is hosting the **Commonwealth Games 2022** where up to 6,600 sports men and women from across 72 nations and territories are expected to compete, bringing nations together in a colourful celebration of sport and human performance.

The **Queen’s Baton Relay** will travel to every region in England before arriving at the **Opening Ceremony** of the Commonwealth Games on **July 28**. [Nominations](https://track.vuelio.uk.com/z.z?l=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaXJtaW5naGFtMjAyMi5jb20vcXVlZW5zLWJhdG9uLXJlbGF5L2JhdG9uYmVhcmVyLW5vbWluYXRpb25zLw%3d%3d&r=13681380154&d=15749006&p=1&t=h&h=24a060a2aba334d09b1ad7bd9de455d0&ref=scenemag.co.uk) for local **Community Heroes** are open until **February 14**.

The criteria for a Batonbearer are someone who meets one or more of the following:

- Is 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

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/img-commonwealthgames.png)

**Alan Robins**, Mayor of Brighton & Hove, said: *“Being a Batonbearer is an opportunity to get involved in a festival of sport that is renowned for inspiring athletes to compete in the spirit of friendship and fair play.*

*“We have many inspiring people in our city who contribute positively to our communities and would thoroughly deserve to represent Brighton & Hove in this way.”*

**For more info on the Queen’s Baton Relay nominations,** [**CLICK HERE**](https://track.vuelio.uk.com/z.z?l=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5iaXJtaW5naGFtMjAyMi5jb20vcXVlZW5zLWJhdG9uLXJlbGF5L2JhdG9uYmVhcmVyLW5vbWluYXRpb25zLw%3d%3d&r=13681380154&d=15749006&p=1&t=h&h=24a060a2aba334d09b1ad7bd9de455d0&ref=scenemag.co.uk)

**For more info on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022,** [**CLICK HERE**](https://www.birmingham2022.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)