andy and shawn, for me no need for mea culpa.

the idea was great and the intentions were noble.

now my vision:

any election may turn to a competition when it focus to PERSON.
so let it focuced to nything else.

let Select (need to define who will select) a set of thread (or idea, concept, contributions) and then elect the appreciated (poll) one.

then the competition will be focuced on the content, not on people.

and an other thing; the PRIZE; the more important is the prize, the more degenerating may be the stuff.

(This is why I proposed a dress, and not any dress, dayem a wedding dress)

some event are funny and pleasant what make them as they are?

as a conclusion, my friend congratulation it is a great idea.and congratulation to the winner too.