nominated

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Wilson, who is also Lululemon’s biggest active investor, previously nominated three directors for Lululemon’s board: Marc Maurer, Laura Gentile and Eric Hirshberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In 2015, Finland nominated Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat, a punk band of musicians with disabilities.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The film's script is being written by Matt Charman, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 for co-writing Steven Spielberg's Cold War drama Bridge of Spies.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Carter received his first nod in 1970 for composing ex-wife Candi Staton’s single “I’d Rather Be an Old Man’s Sweetheart,” which was nominated for the rhythm & blues song category.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“There’s a thing for Junior Miss Deer Hill this afternoon. I still can’t believe someone nominated me. I’m just too busy! But I’ll do it, obviously. I can’t disappoint my fans.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows