This is a huge milestone for the Queen’s Baton Relay, as following its journey across the Commonwealth, the Baton will return to England, where it will spend 25 days traveling the length and breadth of the country and we need 2,022 Batonbearers to take on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of carrying the Baton!

Get involved

Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games encourages you all to submit a Batonbearer nomination via their website, for an inspiring individual in your life or networks. To submit a nomination simply explain in 100 words or less how your nominee meets the Batonbearer criteria below. Please note arts, culture, and charity are represented in the criteria list, so it’s a great chance to highlight our wonderful sector.

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

• 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, and
• Has taken on a challenge or cause and made a positive impact within their community.