The Forest midfielder is amonst the five names listed along with, Sheffield United's Andy Gray, Newcastle defender Titus Bramble, Leicester City's veteran defender Dion Dublin and Brentford defender Sam Sodje.
The winner of the online poll will win £1000 worth of UMBRO football kit and equipment for a local school, club or organisation of his choice, plus an engraved silver salver and is guaranteed a place as a VIP guest at The FA Cup Final at The Millenium Stadium, Cardiff in May where he will also be a half-time guest if he's not playing of course!
Commons On Shortlist For FA Award
Forest fans can cast their vote for Commons in the on-line poll at the FA's offficial website, www.TheFA.com