Hey there, greetings. I want to start off by saying that you really gave it your all, and your effort was commendable. However, I just wanted to bring up a point that might have been missed in this contest.
You have to be a verified user before you can participate in this contest, meaning you need carry out your introduction post in the newcomers community and wait to be verified as a means to show that you are legit and a registered member of the platform. It's an important part of the process.
Additionally, I want to inform you before hand that, your entry might be flagged invalid as you missed the necessary qualifications, but in all you've shown to he knowledgeable in this field, therefore you can go on carry out the necessary rights to post freely. Good luck on your Steemit journey