 First, a preliminary event is held where 12 finalists are selected from a group of candidates, the number of which is usually around 20–25 (with 30 being the maximum).Then a final event is held, culminating in the announcement of the winner and the first and second runners-up from the 12 finalists.In some years, the field is narrowed down to a final 5, from which the runners-up and winner are chosen.