| Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award |
 The Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Heart Award is a joint ITF and BNP Paribas initiative and was first presented to USA's Melanie Oudin at the 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final.
It aims to recognise players who have represented their country with distinction, shown exceptional courage on court and demonstrated outstanding commitment to the team during Fed Cup by BNP Paribas.
JUDGING PANEL
A seven-person judging panel will be responsible for short listing candidate players who, through their team spirit, fair play and commitment, best represent the spirit of the competition.
Panel
Francesco Ricci Bitti (ITA), ITF PresidentArantxa Sanchez-Vicario (ESP), former Fed Cup playerMercedes Paz (ARG), former Fed Cup playerCraig Gabriel (AUS), international journalistSandra Harwitt (USA), international journalistCorinne Dubreuil (FRA), international photographerRay Giubilo (ITA), international photographer
VOTING
A public vote will take place on FedCup.com and FedCup.com/es to decide the winners. Only one vote per person will be counted.
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DATES
In 2010, there will be an award presented to a player after the World Group first round, semifinals and play-offs, and also after each Zonal Group I event – in total, six awards. Each winner will receive a cheque to be donated to a chosen charity.
Zone Group I (Americas, Asia/Oceania & Europe/Africa), 3-6 February
Public vote from 1 March – 20 April on FedCup.com
Three winners to be each awarded a cheque of US $1,000
World Group & World Group II 1st Round, 6-7 February
Public vote from 1 March – 20 April on FedCup.com
One winner to be awarded a cheque of US $3,000
World Group & World Group II Play-offs, 24-25 April
Public vote from 7 – 17 May on FedCup.com
One winner to be awarded a cheque of US $3,000
World Group Semifinals, 24-25 April
Public vote from 1 October – 3 November on FedCup.com
One winner to be awarded a cheque of US $10,000
Winner to be announced and presented at Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Final
QUOTES
Francesco Ricci Bitti, ITF President
"The Heart Campaign celebrates the players who play with uncommon courage and skill, whose efforts are often unsung but are intrinsic to the success of their teams. The ITF is very pleased to recognise the contributions of these players and to be joined in this effort by BNP Paribas, title sponsor of Fed Cup by BNP Paribas, whose support of tennis around the world is unparalleled."
Antoine Sire, BNP Paribas Head of Brand, Communication and Quality
“By supporting this initiative, which combines social engagement with the promotion of women’s tennis, we remain committed to our active partnership policy that has united BNP Paribas and the Fed Cup since 2005.”
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