I don't think the money prize is low at all. She asked for only a home page design mockup. That's it. $250.00 is not a jip, and if you feel like it is, then I encourage you not to participate in the contests that you don't agree with the prize money.

Seriously, for a one page home design mockup, what do designers consider reasonable to start off with . . . $500.00? Realistically, we as the designers are should not be jipping clients.

Also, thank you to the contest holder for choosing me as winner. You've been great to work with.