Whereas I like the idea of a prize, I worry that it would ruin the nature of the Bryce Challenge. Without a prize, we are most likely to truthfully critique wips as the are posted, with the sincere desire that the artist becomes better. With a "prize" lurking in the shadows, are we to be as honest with each other? Will we jeopardize our position in the voting to aid a fellow Brycer? If a merchant wishes to sponsor a Brycian contest, allowing all participants access to the "prize" then I'm all for it, and would personally patronize said sponsor. My $0.02