nominee
//ˌnɒm.ɪˈniː//
Noun
nomineeSingular
nomineesPlural
1
A person who has been proposed or formally selected as a candidate for an office, award, or honor.
She was a nominee for the Best Actress award.
2
A person or entity designated to act on behalf of another, especially in financial or legal matters.
The shares are held by a nominee on behalf of the actual owner.