Answer: nominated

AnswerCrossword Clue
NOMINATEDProposed as a candidate
NOMINATEDPut up.
NOMINATEDProposed.
NOMINATEDPut in the running
NOMINATEDYou must be this to win an Oscar
NOMINATEDPut up
nominatedPropose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an honor or award
nominatedSpecify (something) formally, typically the date or place for an event
nominatedAppoint to a job or position
nominatedNOMINATE, to name as a candidate