Nominee (noun)

A person nominated for a political office, award, or honor.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin nominare "to name", from nomen, nomin- "name".

Examples:

1. She was the Democratic nominee for president.
2. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
3. The nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize was announced yesterday.
4. The nominee was asked to give a speech at the convention.
5. The nominee was selected by a committee of experts.