Tilnefndir

Tilnefndir is an Icelandic term used to describe people who have been nominated for a particular role, award, or honor, or the act of nomination itself. As a plural form, tilnefndir can refer to the nominees in a given process, while in some contexts it may denote the set of nominations or the nomination process more generally.

Usage and contexts: The term appears across domains such as government, business, academia, culture, and sports. For example, a government body may publish tilnefndir for new members of a council; universities may announce tilnefndir for board positions or committees; cultural organizations may present tilnefndir for prizes and honours.

Process: Typically, a nominating body or committee (tilnefningarnefnd) proposes candidates, checks eligibility, and collects required information. The nominations may be published for transparency, or open to input or scrutiny. Final appointments or recognitions are usually made by a higher authority, such as a ministry, a parliament, a company board, or the awarding organization.

Etymology and usage notes: The word derives from tilnefna "to nominate"; tilnefnd means nominated, and tilnefning means nomination. The plural tilnefndir is used for nominees or nomination lists, depending on context.

See also: tilnefning, tilnefningarnefnd, tilnefndur, nomination.