The column closes by telling what actually happened. This material is currently staff-written, but we are interested in finding a writer to take over writing responsibilities for 2001, while the editor works on a book. Much is written from clips. Some phone interviews involved. Cover stories are generally planned in advance.
Selection is by a panel of judges who are experts in the field.
We generally give 3 to 5 awards. We may be looking for a writer to write this 2,500-word article. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens. It is an alternative view of success, as a contrast to the traditional focus on shareholders alone. We are looking for a writer to do interviews of top companies, and write a 2,500 word piece.