to officially suggest that someone should be given a job, or that someone or something should receive a prizeEach team has to nominate a leader.
nominate someone/something for something: Anyone can nominate a team for an award.
nominate someone as something: He had already been nominated as a candidate.
nominate someone to something: She has been nominated to the committee.
nominate someone to do something: He has been nominated to represent his country at the negotiations.