The phrase "numerous nominations" means that someone or something has been recommended or put forward for an award or recognition many times. Full definition
All five have connected with teen audiences worldwide in both the mainstream media as well as the nerd blogosphere, and all have received numerous nominations in the latest batch of critics awards. (theyoungfolks.com)
Jordan Peele's «Get Out» emerged as a frontrunner (alongside Luca Guadagnino's «Call Me By Your Name»), and also received numerous nominations from the NAACP Image Awards. (rogerebert.com)
The 2018 Golden Globe nominations were announced Monday, with «Big Little Lies,» «Call Me By Your Name» and «Lady Bird» all walking away with numerous nominations (hornet.com)