nominating
v.v. to officially suggest someone for a job, an award, or a position in an election.
v. proposing or formally entering as a candidate for an election, honor, or role. Present participle of 'nominate'; describes the act of putting forward a name for consideration.
The committee is nominating three people for the board.
By nominating a local teacher for the community hero award, the students hoped to show their appreciation for her hard work.
The process of nominating a candidate for the high court involves extensive background checks and public hearings to ensure the individual's suitability for a lifetime appointment.
Transitive — requires a direct object, often followed by 'for' to indicate the position or award.
They are nominating to him for presidentThey are nominating him for presidentThe verb is transitive and takes the person as a direct object without the preposition 'to'.