Hello @cryptoctopus, how i'm glad that you listed start a project to be a way of growing here on the platform!
Infact i have recently started a project named : Steemit Iron Chef which is a unique type of cooking contest, it's not yet launched but I already have over 35 people interested in joining it.
I have planned to give away 3 prizes each week to the winners and it does not stop there...all contestant will be awarded points like a league. The one who tops the league at end of year 2017 will be crowned Steemit Iron Chef 2017!
I said unique as despite being a weekly contest, i have created another account @steemit-ironchef whose purpose is to act like a main reward pool and store all sbd made till end of year. The account has already started to receive donations to make the pool bigger. And this will be the final rewards for the winners at end of year 2017!
The main purpose is to help the original food authors who are not getting noticed and give them a little push!
Hope you like this idea!
So i will say there is room for anyone who really want to succeed here, it's up to the people to know in which type of waters he wants to dive in!
And also we must put your practice in place ; that is give back to the community and you will receive 10 times more soon!

Have a relaxing weekend ahead and looking forward to part 3 on Monday!
Cheers
@progressivechef