nomination
official proposal for a role
The official act of saying that someone should get a job, position, or prize.
a nomination of [someone] for [a job/award]
- Her nomination for the position of CEO surprised many people in the company.
- The committee will review each nomination carefully before making a decision.
- Nominations for the board must be submitted by the end of the month.
- The festival opened its nomination process to films from all over the world.
- He received a nomination to serve on the university council.
- Her nomination for the job made her very happy.
- The school asked teachers to send in one nomination for best student.
- Nominations for class president close on Friday.
- We filled in the form to make his nomination official.
- The club invited nominations for its new leader.
status as party’s chosen candidate
The official position of being your party’s chosen person to run in an election.
win the nomination for [office]
- She won the party’s nomination for governor after a long primary campaign.
- He is widely expected to secure the nomination for mayor.
- Three senators are competing for the presidential nomination this year.
- After losing the nomination, she agreed to support the winning candidate.
- The convention will officially confirm his nomination for the Senate seat.
- He wants to win the party’s nomination for president.
- She lost the nomination but still worked for the winner.
- Two men are fighting for the nomination for mayor.
- The party meeting will decide the nomination.
- The news said he secured the nomination after the last primary.
a specific award or honor nomination
One official choice for a prize or honor.
a nomination for [an award]
- The film received ten Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
- This is her third nomination for a Grammy award.
- He was thrilled just to get a nomination, even though he didn’t win.
- The show earned nominations in every major category.
- Several first-time actors received nominations this year.
- The movie got five Oscar nominations.
- She was happy about her first nomination for a big prize.
- He did not win, but the nomination was very special to him.
- The band has many nominations for music awards.
- The TV show got a nomination for best comedy.
formal naming in official documents
The formal act of writing someone’s name in an official paper so they get a role or money later.
the nomination of [someone] as [role/beneficiary]
- Please complete the nomination of beneficiaries form for your pension plan.
- The nomination of new directors must be submitted in writing.
- You may change your insurance nomination at any time by notifying the company.
- Under the rules, the nomination of a trustee requires approval from all members.
- Failure to update the nomination could result in delays in payment to your family.
- You must sign a nomination form for your pension.
- He changed the nomination of his life insurance after the divorce.
- The company keeps a record of the nomination of all directors.
- If you move to another country, check your bank nomination again.
- The lawyer helped her with the nomination of her son as beneficiary.
be up for a nomination
1be under consideration for nomination
To be one of the people who might be officially chosen for a prize or role.
- The actor is up for a nomination in the best supporting role category.
- Several young researchers are up for a nomination for the science prize.
- She was surprised to hear she was up for a nomination to the board.
call for nominations
1announcement asking for nominations
An official message that asks people to send in names for a role or prize.
- The university issued a call for nominations for the teaching excellence award.
- Our organization will send out a call for nominations next week.
- A call for nominations was posted on the company intranet.
nomination committee
1group that selects or recommends nominees
A group of people that chooses or recommends people for important roles in an organization.
- The nomination committee will interview all potential candidates next week.
- She served on the nomination committee for three years.
- The board relies on the nomination committee to propose new directors.
nomination form
1document used to nominate someone
A paper or online document that you fill in to officially put someone’s name forward for a job, role, or prize.
- Please complete the nomination form and submit it by email.
- You can download the nomination form from the council’s website.
- Without a signed nomination form, your candidate cannot be considered.
nomination papers
1official documents to register a candidate
Official documents that must be filled in so a person can be a candidate in an election.
- She submitted her nomination papers to the election office on Monday.
- If your nomination papers are incomplete, your candidacy may be rejected.
- All nomination papers must be received by the legal deadline.
nomination process
1steps used to choose nominees
The way or steps that are used to choose and approve people for a role or prize.
- The nomination process for board members usually takes several months.
- Many voters find the presidential nomination process confusing.
- We are reviewing the nomination process to make it more transparent.
open for nominations
1accepting nominations at this time
To be in the time when people can send in names for a role or prize.
- The position of chair is now open for nominations.
- Applications are closed, but the volunteer awards are still open for nominations.
- The committee announced that all categories are open for nominations until June 30.
party’s nomination
1a political party’s official choice
The official choice made by a political party for who will run in an election.
- He is favored to get the party’s nomination for president.
- Several candidates are competing for the party’s nomination in the upcoming primary.
- Her speech was aimed at voters whose support could decide the party’s nomination.
secure the nomination
1successfully obtain the nomination
To make sure you get and keep your party’s official candidate position.
- She secured the nomination after winning several key primary states.
- The campaign believes it has secured the nomination despite the close race.
- He is working hard to secure the nomination before his opponents catch up.
win the nomination
1become the party’s chosen candidate
To succeed in becoming your party’s official candidate in an election.
- She hopes to win the nomination before the national convention.
- He won the nomination after a hard primary battle against two rivals.
- If he wins the nomination, the general election will be very competitive.