Nominate a torch bearer

Nominations requested for those who deserve recognition within sailing

Lloyds TSB, National Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, today urges the general public to recognise key people in the sailing community by nominating them to carry the Olympic Flame. Nominations must be made prior to the 12 September 2011 deadline.

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will be a 70-day celebration, starting at Land’s End on 19 May 2012, travelling thousands of miles and bringing the spirit and inspiration of the London 2012 Games to hundreds of communities across the UK. Lloyds TSB is inviting the public and customers to nominate somebody who’s made a difference in their local community and inspired others for the once in a lifetime opportunity to be a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer. Lloyds TSB is also encouraging people to share their nominations to inspire others to make a nomination of their own.

Torchbearers can be nominated for making a difference through several different routes, but Lloyds is particularly keen to encourage the Sailing community to consider the people who’ve made a difference to their specific sport.

For example, the sailing coach who’s out in all weathers helping you to perform at your best, the team captain who always ensures the club is represented in major competitions, the committee members who are committed to developing the club and the players who always bring refreshments for the squad are all people within the Sailing community who deserve the chance to carry the Olympic flame.

Patrick Hogan from Erith has nominated Ed Sumner because “Ed has been outstanding in organising and implementing Erith Yacht Club's outreach into the local community. He has made sailing possible for so many different groups including adults of all ages, disabled people and young people both in school and youth groups and in half-term and holiday courses. Ed is an expert, dedicated, inspiring and patient coach. I can think of no one more worthy to carry the torch perhaps through the London Borough of Bexley where Erith Yacht Club is located.”

There are unsung heroes like Ed Sumner within the sailing community who deserve the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carry the London 2012 Olympic Flame. Make sure you nominate them before 12 September to give them that chance. Nominations can be made online here.