Nominate a Tourch Bearer

Newry has it's fair share of people worthy of carrying the Olympic Torch during the Olympic Torch Relay in June next year. Make sure you nominate who you think deserves it.

The Organisers of the 2012 Olympics Torch Relay are seeking to find 8,000 Torch Bearers from across the U.K. to carry the Olympic Torch as it makes it away across England, Scotland, Wales and here in Northern Ireland.

Newry has been chosen as one of the Venues to host this Historic Flame.

The Flame will arrive into Newry on 5th June 2012.

To carry the Torch through the City we are looking for people who have been an inspiration to others in the Community to be nominated to be considered to be part of this wonderful experience. People who wish nominate a Torch Bearer, should Log On to the www.london2012.comolympic-torch-relay

The following is a guide on how to proceed with a Nomination.

Nominating a Torchbearer: Getting ready in 5 easy steps

• 1. Read the terms and conditions. These apply to both the person making a nomination and the person being nominated
• 2. Choose who you want to nominate. Make sure you know what we are looking for
• 3. Tell them you are nominating them. Get their correct name, address, email address and contact phone number.
• 4. Prepare around 150 words explaining why the person you are nominating is so inspirational.
• 5. Check that emails received from london2012@mail.comms.london2012.com are added to your Safe Sender list. Get your nominee to do the same.

Do you think you should carry the Flame?

If you think you have what we're looking for and would like to be a Torchbearer, find someone to nominate you by 29 June 2011!

Only if you can't find someone to make the nomination, you can nominate yourself by downloading and filling in the Self-Nomination form PDF(190 KB), posting it to:

Self Nomination,

London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay,

LOCOG

One Churchill Place

E14 5LN

Nominations will only be accepted if postmark is no later than 27 June

There are many people in the Newry and Mourne area who have been an inspiration to others and through your help they could be an Olympic Torch Bearer. Our advice to people is to get on line now and make your Nomination and ensure that the person who you think should be a Torch Bearer is to be considered to receive this worthy Honour