Not with the current amount of mod makers we have. The first place, maybe the second, and possibly the third would be undoubtably taken by the pwnage mission makers, but other than that it'd be normal people.

In fact, this is even better about this than the mod contest because with the mod contest you have at least TEN pwnage mod makers. It's even more competitive.

Either way, should mission makers have a chance to compete too?

I think they should. I guess I can call myself a "pro" modder, and I would be crushed if I wasn't able to compete in any major mod contests.

If somebody experienced with scene making were to come out on top, they can always refuse the prize and let somebody else take it. It's already happened a few times.

Well, anyway, how do you set up a contest? I'd like to create a mission contest and a scene contest.

You definitely don't use a new thread topic with a very explanitory opening post complete with theme, prize, time span, and good organization.