So here's what I've got so far:

Rules:
- Create an NSMB level. Except for the restrictions listed in this post, anything goes.
- If you choose, you may work with a partner.
- Restrictions:
--- You must edit level 1-1.
--- Your level must include a midway point.
--- Your level must include all three star coins.
--- Your level cannot be Kaizo. (?)
--- You may only submit one entry.
- The following will cause your level to be disqualified:
--- Your level does not meet the restrictions above.
--- Your level is an obvious joke level. (I shouldn't really have to define joke level, right?)
--- Something in your level causes the game to crash. (Note: This should only apply to crashes that are solely the fault of the level designer, and should not apply to general NSMB glitches. This should be reworded.)
--- You are found to be working or have worked with more than one partner. Asking for or providing feedback or beta testing does not count as working with someone.

Judging:
- Entries will be due two months after the start of the contest, due to C3 (a major site event) and being not SMW.
- There will be three judges: myself, Dirbaio, and one as-of-yet undecided SMWC member.
--- SMWC members can apply to be the third judge by sending in an application, which consists of the potential judge's scoring of a sample level provided in the rules and submissions thread. One judge and one backup judge will be selected this way.
--- NSMBHD members can apply as well, to be considered as backup judge in case Dirbaio is unable to judge.
- Scoring will be done using the following breakdown. Descriptions of each category will be provided in the rules and submissions thread:
--- Level Design: out of 20
--- Appeal: out of 10
--- Functionality: out of 10
- In case of ties for first, second, or third place, the judges as a group will decide which of the tied levels is most deserving of the spot. The chosen level will keep that spot, and the tied level(s) and all entries of lower rank will be moved down a place.
- Judges are not allowed to submit entries, but backup judges are. In the event that a backup judge submits a level, then becomes a judge, that level is immediately disqualified.

Resources:
- Important resources will be linked in the rules and submissions thread.
--- NSMBe (editor)
--- DeSmuME (emulator)
--- NSMBHD's resource and tutorial forums,
--- A basics tutorial.

Misc:
- Prizes
--- Monetary prizes will be split $15/10/5/5/5 amongst the top 5 placing entries.
--- Prizes in the form of trophies will be distributed to the top 3 placing entries. (Dirbaio has said that image badges are possible, so this can be done on both sites.)



Definitely discuss things. Nothing is finalized yet.

So, long story short, I have not had a good last couple of weeks or so. My computer crashed near the beginning of the month and I lost my judging files. So I'm going to not leave anyone waiting any longer than I have to.

As a way of apologizing for the long wait, I am extending prizes to eighth place.


So, let's get right to it. Here are the results:

1st - Gridatttack (72/80)
2nd - Pikerchu13 (71/80)
3rd - MrRean (65/80)
3rd - Riolu180 (65/80)
5th - Silver Scarlet (58/80)
5th - Baby Bowser (58/80)
7th - Py_hacker (54/80)
8th - Lespna712 (30/80)
9th - Dark Mario Bros (18/80)
10th - Gabriel Yanni (DQ)
10th - GlitchMr (DQ)


Links to individual judges' results:
notgoodwithusernames
Dirbaio

Excel file with both


If you won a prize, be sure to PM me. Prizes can be claimed via Steam, Amazon, or basically any place that lets you send online gift cards with custom amounts or accepts donations (if you choose to donate to someone else); basically, if you're not sure, ask me.

Prizes are as follows:
1st place - $15
2nd place - $10
3rd-8th place - $5



Again, I apologize for this long wait. I apologize especially to the judges.