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sv,RAT <br /> Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay <br /> ,*Z <br /> T Torchbearer Program 408 j6-t <br /> 0o YEAS <br /> . 16 xi 2016 Overview <br /> The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay was created to honor Hoosiers who have demonstrated <br /> exceptional public service, achievement, acts of heroism and/or volunteer service to their <br /> neighborhood,community,region or state.Torchbearers will be Hoosiers,representing all walks <br /> of life. More than 1,800 torchbearers will be selected to carry the torch. A juried nomination <br /> Indiana Bicentennial process will be employed in each county to select torchbearers. Torchbearers will carry the <br /> TORCH RELAY torch in their county of nomination. <br /> Torchbearer Nomination Criteria(ALL the following criteria must be met): <br /> 1. Nominee must be a current or former resident of the COUNTY in Indiana in which they are being nominated. <br /> 2. Nominee can be of any age to participate as a Torchbearer. Those nominees selected as Torchbearers <br /> under the age of 14 will be subject to specific rules and requirements for youth. <br /> 3. Nominee must possess the physical adaptive ability to carry the torch a minimum of.25 miles or engage <br /> the assistance of another person or mounting bracket. <br /> 4. Nominee, if selected, is required to complete a Torchbearer Waiver Form. If nominee is under 18, a parent/ <br /> guardian signature will be required to complete the Torchbearer Waiver Form. <br /> 5. Posthumous nominations will be accepted.A substitute Torchbearer can be submitted to carry on behalf <br /> of the nominee. <br /> 6. Nominee may be subject to criminal background check. <br /> One of the two following criteria must be met: <br /> 1. They will have achieved personal and/or professional excellence or celebrity status OR <br /> 2. Torchbearers will have made an outstanding contribution to their neighborhood, community, region or <br /> state through service, stewardship, and/or involvement. <br /> Nominator Criteria <br /> 1.There are no restrictions on the number of nominations any one person is permitted to submit. <br /> 2. Self-nominations will not be accepted. <br /> 3. Anonymous nominations will not be accepted. <br /> 4. Nominators must submit a completed form. Partial or incomplete forms will not be accepted. <br /> Methods of Nomination <br /> Email <br /> 1. Writable PDF form can be downloaded from www.indiana2016.org/torchrelay.. <br /> 2. Complete form,save and email back as an attachment. <br /> 3. Nomination forms submitted via email should be made to the designated county contact as indicated on <br /> www.indiana2016.org/torchrelay. <br /> Print <br /> 1. Printed nomination forms may be completed and submitted via U.S. Mail or dropped off at a county <br /> designated location. <br /> County designated locations (addresses) are available at www.indiana2016.org/torchrelay <br /> The Torch Relay is a Signature Project of the Indiana 2016 Bicentennial Commission <br />