Birdie, Birdie, in the sky, was there a contest or was it a lie? - an inquiry generated by a FOSDU

Well, was there a winner? People submitted. Who won and when will the winner be announced?

We usually hear about the winners immediately after the event closes. Does the cat have their tongue? (I ask this tongue in cheek)

Here is the contest relating to this inquiry:

• How many entered?
• Who won?
• When and how will prize be awarded?
• Will the suspense be lifted, 
• Why ..... :

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