DotM, designer of the month suggestion Options

[Mikeplyts]

So, I was recently discussing with JC on an idea for a new contest called Designer of the Month (DotM). JC mentioned an interesting point on how MotM is biased and hardly goes to designers. I also think that since LIMS (Last Icon Maker Standing) isn't really around anymore, a new desgin contest should take place. We also think that it shouldn't be like just any regular old contest, but more of a "cB" contest where the winner gets a DotM title and the winners are displayed in the Hall of Fame. Gabi, Natalia, JC, and myself are already planning out this contest and a prize was mentioned, but I said there was kind of a fault to that prize and therefore, I think this is why we should have a Designer of the Month contest for all the cB designers to participate in something they like to do. Then, the winner would get a DotM title for that month. So what are your opinions on this matter?

[superstitious]

I like the concept of having a MoTM counterpart for Design (DoTM) that's not at all based on a contest, but based on overall contribution.

MoTM gets moderating powers in VIP as part of their recognition. They also get to chanage the colors of the user groups.

I wish there was a way to give DoTM some type of a decision making reward, but I'm not sure how the staff, overall, would view that (ie queue recomendations). I'm not sure how the mechanics on that would work either.