Though, before we get started, I got a favor to ask: The nomination phase for the 2018 Plutus Awards is underway until September 8. (earlyretirementnow.com)
So every four years I end up lamenting that my vote does not matter in the nomination phase of the presidential contest. (www2.erie.gov)
The application and nomination phase has ended and the evaluation phase is currently in process. (lindau-nobel.org)