I am fortunate enough to have a normal Sunday Group, it has grown and shrunk and grown again over the years. As an SK, I never held any respect for the Bard class, I'd love to say it was just /roleplay but it was more than that, I never really got to experience the class as a beneficial part of my groups "back in the day" as they always seemed to cause much more trouble than they were worth.
My reason for entering the contest is a testament of the 3 different Bards I have had the (now) pleasure of grouping with in the last few years. They not only raised the bar, each one moved it higher and higher for the ones to follow. They knew / know how to make the most (and then some) of the class and have increase our playability as a team.
I have to admit they became an invaluable resources and tool for our group, and we are far better off for them - If I were to win, this would be gifted the to one of those players.