Nominator (noun)

A person or entity that nominates or proposes a candidate or nominees for an office, position, award, or other recognition.

Origin:

From the latin nominator, meaning 'namer, proposer'.

Examples:

1. The nominator submitted the candidate's name for consideration for the award.
2. The organization was the nominator for several candidates for the board of directors.
3. The nominator was responsible for presenting the nominee's credentials to the selection committee.
4. The nominator was proud to have recommended such a deserving candidate for the honor.
5. The nominator had to carefully consider the qualifications of each potential nominee before making a recommendation.