Nomination is the process of formally proposing a person for a specific position, award, or honor. This can occur in various contexts, such as politics, where individuals are nominated for public office, or in entertainment, where candidates are nominated for awards like the Academy Awards. The nomination process often involves specific criteria and may require endorsements or support from others. In many cases, nominations are followed by elections or voting processes. For example, in the case of political candidates, after being nominated, they may campaign to gain public support. Similarly, for awards, nominees may be evaluated by a committee or voted on by the public to determine the final recipient.