Nominations refer to the act of selecting or putting forward someone's name as a candidate for an office or award. There are various synonyms that can be used instead of the word nominations, such as selection, proposal, recommendation, submission, and candidacy. The term appointment is used when a candidate is selected for a particular position, while designation refers to the act of assigning a title or labeling. The phrase pick or choice is used when someone is selected from a group of candidates. In some cases, the word endorsement may also be used to refer to the action of approving or supporting a candidate's nomination.