I'd love for a varied contest schedule. Even if just like, one or two a year were wildcard, it'd be awesome. Maybe even vote on contest themes or something. Anything unique would be better than the same thing every year, and hey, March 14th is Hapa Day. Who wouldn't love an interracial contest?
What could actually be cool would be a surprise contest. Laurel could post on the AH what the theme is, and submissions would be accepted exactly one week from the day the theme is announced, then for another week or two after.
There'd be no advanced warning. Just -- poof! -- another contest.