I've noticed you in a similar position each week - consistency is good!
So is your list of league participants growing? Well, of course it's growing, but are you adding significant numbers, or just a handful a week?
I'm adding around 5 or so each week, and I think (without promoting the post with bots) that's pretty good in the current environment.
That sounds like a grand idea :D A few people have written on the subject of the Leagues in the past which was really good of them, but there hasn't been a focused drive like your suggestion. I'm wondering if it might be better to wait until the hoards return - I'll likely have more funds to issue as prizes then too.
Thanks for the suggestion, and well done on your prize last week!