 When launched in 2002, the awards were described by the "New York Post" as being intended to "distinguish the good guys from the scoundrels" during a period heightened scrutiny and distrust of managers and CEOs.The first Stevies was awarded in 48 categories in April 2003 and judged by a panel including Rich Karlgaard, the editor of "Forbes" magazine and Richard Klimoski, Dean of the School of Management at George Mason University.Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for "crowned".