There's also a fan art contest (more info here) for you artistic types. (mechadamashii.com)
You can find some more information about this contest (as well as what happened to the Summer of Art contest) below. (segabits.com)
There's always a hint of shame when sending out a press release or ringing up the local rag's editor when the stories being pushed involve a dog competition or school art contest. (totalpolitics.com)