nominated
v.v. to officially suggest someone for a job, an award, or a position. It is the first step before someone is chosen or elected.
v. to formally propose a person for an office, award, or position. Transitive; often used in the passive voice to indicate a candidate's selection for a shortlist.
She was nominated for the best actress award.
The committee nominated three local leaders to represent the neighborhood in the upcoming city planning meeting.
Although several scientists were nominated for the prestigious grant, only one proposal demonstrated the necessary interdisciplinary approach required by the board.
The verb is transitive and frequently appears in the passive voice ('be nominated for'). It takes the preposition 'for' when referring to the goal or 'as' when referring to the role.
He was nominated to the awardHe was nominated for the awardWhen referring to a prize or honor, the verb takes 'for' rather than 'to'.