It doesn't seem fair to me. His beard is apparently well on it's way for having two and a half weeks of growth. Right now he would be the most eligible for one of the prizes.

I think that if someone doesn't want to make an effort to follow the contest rules (ie, shave to enter) then they shouldn't enter.

No offense, Iceglow. We would appreciate your growth, but if you'd really like to enter, you need to shave.

(If the other members of the committee want to let him in, it would be open for discussion.)