Those are some good points. Ok maybe not $$$, but if vb.com would go for it, free updates for maybe even just one additional year would be a cool way to say thanks. I mean heck, some of these HOTM's are the reason people even BUY vb in the first place.
A vb.org t-shirt would be nice too. I already think that you should sell vb.org shirts and hats. I'd buy one. (assuming it was a normal price lol)