A person nominated for an award is a nominee.
A person who actually wins an award is the recipient(winner) of the award.
Synonyms include medalist, champion, and victor.
I believe the word you're looking for is "posthumous" or "posthumously."
Posthumous Recognition
Sad-sack
You are usually called a Candidate
coachescoachescoaches
sports persons
Because someone is calling you from a moblie device or cell phone!
Ham Nation - 2011 Gordon Receives the RCA Award - 2.76 was released on: USA: 6 December 2012
The reporter receives the cash award. The media outlet receives recognition.
Ham Nation - 2011 Gordon Receives the RCA Award 2-76 was released on: USA: 6 December 2012
Someone who receives money in a firm is called a treasurer
Someone who works without pay is called a volunteer. These volunteers will work without any income at all for the task they are performing.