For what i can gather this will be won by the most "helpful" poster? Ethel is undoubtedly very helpful and knowledable so it begs the question will she win the prize most weeks?
Surely being witty and entertaining can also be a possible factor? i admit i am neither but variety is very important.
I would imagine in fairness the ed will not use the same winner all the time, then again if she is the best poster of the week then she would deserve the prize, she and a few other abers are the only ones on here that go that extra yard in helping people and answering questions
Ethel is witty and entertaining, though in such a dry manner that some people miss it. But the Ed decides these things and he may well choose to spread the love around from week to week.