nominee
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˌnɑməˈni// UK //nˈɒmɪnˌiː// nom·i·nee
n. a person who is officially chosen as a candidate for a job, an award, or an election.
n. a person formally proposed as a candidate for an office, award, or position. Often used in legal or financial contexts to describe a person or firm holding assets on behalf of another.
The nominee for Best Actor gave a short speech.
After weeks of debate, the president finally announced his nominee for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court.
While the nominee's credentials were technically sufficient, several committee members expressed reservations regarding her previous ties to the lobbying industry.
From nomin(ate) + -ee.
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the specific role or award.