And now that we see them being awarded to athletes from all over the world, we are very proud about that," she said.

He also emphasized that the nominees would not be subdivided, as with the Golden Globes, which are awarded for best drama as well as best comedy or musical.

The club that the player is leaving will mostly oppose attempts to allowits own association to issue an ITC if the player has signed a contract with anew club in another association.

Through her foundation, Oprah has also awarded hundreds of education grants to women, children and families in need.

And governments could provide incentives or recognition for open innovation, such as India's National Innovation Foundation that awards a prize to grassroots innovators each year.