Congratulations! It's nice to meet you virtually and an exciting achievement. I just hit 500, so I'm looking up to you and hope to get there sometime in the next few months.

I like what you said about the unique power of this community. I've been blown away by that as well, especially the unique niche communities that live right here on Steemit. The one I've connected the most with is the @SPL -- Steem Poker League. It's a freeroll poker site where over 1,000 Steemians come to play, talk, and communicate with each other for SBD. It's 100% community funded.

What I would do with any prize if I happen to win, is to use those winnings to sponsor a tournament in your name (and @yabapmatt). This would help get your name out to more people and give us another fun tournament to play.

Good luck and I look forward to following you and getting to know you better on Steemit.