Nomination Forms
About Nomination Forms
Nomination forms are structured documents used to submit, review, and track nominations for awards, recognitions, positions, or special opportunities. They help organizations collect consistent information about nominees, the reason for nomination, supporting evidence, and any required approvals so selection decisions can be fair and well-documented. Nomination forms are commonly used in companies, schools, nonprofits, professional associations, and event programs for employee recognition, leadership roles, scholarship nominations, committee selections, and award programs. By standardizing nominations, these forms reduce incomplete submissions, improve evaluation quality, and create a clear record of nominees and outcomes.
With Jotform, nomination forms can be created quickly using a no-code, drag-and-drop Form Builder and customized for different nomination programs. Conditional logic can show different questions based on nomination category, and file upload fields can collect letters of support, portfolios, or documentation. Submissions are stored in Jotform Tables, making it easy for reviewers to filter nominations by category, department, or status. Automated notifications can confirm submissions to nominators and route entries to selection committees for review.
Use Cases of Nomination Forms
Nomination forms support recognition programs and selection workflows across many organizations. Below are common ways these forms are used and the challenges they help solve.
Possible Use Cases:
- Employee recognition and award nominations
- Scholarship, grant, or student award nominations
- Leadership role or committee nominations
- Event speaker or participant nominations
- Volunteer or community recognition nominations
- Peer-to-peer nomination programs and internal awards
Problem-Solving Points:
- Collect complete nomination details in a consistent format
- Improve fairness by standardizing evaluation information
- Reduce manual coordination for committees and reviewers
- Create a searchable record of nominees and outcomes
Possible Owners and Users:
- HR and employee engagement teams
- School administrators and academic committees
- Nonprofit program managers and coordinators
- Award selection committees and reviewers
- Employees, students, or community members submitting nominations
Differences of Creation Methods:
- Award and recognition nomination forms focus on nominee details, achievement highlights, impact examples, and reason for nomination aligned to award criteria.
- Role and committee nomination forms emphasize qualifications, experience, availability, and agreement to responsibilities or terms.
- Open nomination and public submission forms prioritize simple entry flow, category selection, supporting attachments, and reviewer-ready summaries that reduce follow-up.
How to Create a Nomination Form
Creating a nomination form with Jotform helps you collect strong, comparable nominations while making review easier for committees.
1. Choose a Template or Start from Scratch
In My Workspace, click “Create” and select “Form.” Start with an award or application template and tailor it for nominations.
2. Add Nominee and Nominator Fields
Collect nominee name, role or affiliation, and contact details if needed. Add nominator details and relationship to nominee.
3. Capture the Nomination Justification
Include questions aligned with criteria such as achievements, impact, leadership, and examples. Use structured fields to keep responses comparable.
4. Use Conditional Logic for Categories
Show different questions based on nomination category or role type. This keeps the form focused and relevant.
5. Collect Supporting Evidence
Add file upload fields for letters, portfolios, or documentation. Include optional reference information if needed.
6. Publish and Manage Submissions in Jotform Tables
Publish the form and share it via email or website. Use Tables to filter nominations by category and export for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are nomination forms?
Nomination forms are documents or online forms used to submit and manage nominations for awards, recognition, roles, or opportunities.
2. Why are nomination forms important?
They standardize submissions, improve evaluation fairness, and create organized records for review and selection.
3. What information is typically included in nomination forms?
Common fields include nominee details, nomination category, justification aligned to criteria, supporting examples, and attachments or references.
4. Who uses nomination forms?
HR teams, schools, nonprofits, committees, and individuals submitting nominations all use nomination forms.
5. Are nomination forms only for awards?
No. They’re also used for committee positions, leadership roles, scholarships, speakers, and other selection-based opportunities.
6. Can nomination forms collect supporting documents?
Yes. Jotform supports file uploads for letters of support, portfolios, and other documentation.
7. Can Jotform route nominations to reviewers automatically?
Yes. You can set up email notifications or approval workflows to route submissions to a committee or reviewer group.
8. Can nomination forms be customized for different categories?
Yes. Conditional logic and custom fields can tailor the form for different awards, roles, and evaluation criteria.

















