If we want to spend that much an entry (which to be fair, it usually does cost $$ to enter) we're gonna do it for a more recognized award program: HOW, AIGA, Communication Arts, Print, etc.
:shrug: without glory, what is an award? I can start my own award program, but what is it going to mean to an employer if they see
2002 Winner of the Andi*Pandi Design Award on someone's resume? diddly-squat. No recognition, no fame, no merit.
So...

hthblt: