"Finalist status" refers to the position of being in the final round or the last few candidates in a competition, selection process, or evaluation. It means that you have reached the last stage and are among the top contenders. Full definition
The Edison Awards is pleased to announce the nominees whose innovative new products and services have achieved Finalist status in the 2015 Edison Awards competition. (edisonawards.com)
We are elated to announce that four of our 2017 publications have achieved finalist status in the Midwest Independent Publishing Association's 28th Annual MIDWEST BOOK AWARDS. (ndsupress.org)
Innovation, inspiration and integrity elevated these natural products to NEXTY finalist status. (newhope.com)