"considered for nomination" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means that someone or something is being considered as a potential candidate for a nomination. Example: The committee has narrowed down the list of potential candidates and is now considering John for nomination as the new CEO of the company.
To have been considered for nomination for this award, much more becoming a finalist, could not have been further from my thoughts five or six months ago.
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON about Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Maine) refusing to be considered for nomination to the Supreme Court.
The New Yorker, April 25 , 1994P. 53 LETTER FROM WASHINGTON about Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Maine) refusing to be considered for nomination to the Supreme Court.
Athletes were only considered for nomination by British Weight Lifting to the BOA selection panel if they hit the specified Olympic Qualifying A standard twice or B standard once in the same weight category, with those reaching the A grade given preference.
It is also currently being considered for nomination as a federal All-American Road. All-American Road
Hence, Mr. Black's song became one of 75 that are being considered for nominations, while Mr. Dunlap became one of 104 official contenders in the best score category.
But the first step in this process is actually completed by home state senators who screen candidates and give names to the President to consider for nomination.
Its inclusion in the shortlist of 15 films to be considered for Oscar nomination later this month has already provoked anger in Moscow, where it has been banned.
"I now realize that he has not gone through the process that I've been through, and I think every person who's considered for the nomination is going to have to go through that process," he said.
