"Nomination morning" refers to the time in the morning when people are chosen or selected as candidates for a particular position or award. Full definition
Here are my picks for who may hear their name called on nomination morning. (paulstriptothemovies.com)
Every award nominations morning, a number of surprises rise to the top of the pool. (latimes.com)
The wealth of formidable contenders, most especially in the performance categories, is going to prove a brutal fight come nomination morning. (awardswatch.com)