A nominee is a person who has been chosen or nominated to be considered for an award, position, or other recognition. They are someone who is being proposed or put forward for something. Full definition
I'm just a few days away from voting for nominees for the Critics Choice Awards. (lights-camera-jackson.com)
Now the full list of nominees for individual practice awards, firm awards, and country / regional awards, has been announced. (pearsoncomms.com)
During the research process, Chambers analysts and editors evaluate outstanding work, notable strategic growth and client service among other factors in determining the annual award nominees as well as its annual rankings. (us.eversheds-sutherland.com)