Could we have a competition that's like the cosplay contest, but without the cosplay? Anime-related stand-up comedy, dancing, skits and so forth. Probably done "Red Faces" or "Australia's Got Talent"-style so the judges can quickly get rid of any act that's particularly bad or not anime-related enough.
...This idea is awesome and I fully endorse it.
This is good for those who've always wanted to do a skit in the cosplay competition, but mostly buy their costumes or don't have the sewing skills to make one. (Myself included) I always seem to remember a cosplay contest for the skits that come along with it, anyway.