We're looking into this issue and will update you ASAP.
I have been monitoring the outcomes of the Emercoin 1000 ideas contest too and have been saddened to see the damage the management of the rewards appears to have done to the team's reputation.
I honestly think it comes down to a communication failure rather than any ill intent on the part of the team.
As Fixx explained
here, the contest was run on other forums simultaneously and not just here on Bitcointalk, and that the rewards were supposed to be only for contributions that were actually implemented. So I think in his mind, his team's obligations are filled.
However, these details may not have been overly clear at the onset of the contest and as such several people who contributed in good faith here on Bitcointalk feel that they have been mislead as to the rewards they should expect for their contributions, some of which were very good.
In light of the communication issue I hope the dev team, who now has access to very good English speaking abilities, will review the contest entries again and announce the remaining rewards for the contributors in an attempt to heal the damage done by any mis-communication.
The user @piebeyb outlined a summary of rewards received and expected rewards
here, that may be a starting point. To me, the remaining ~4550 emc prize pool seems a small amount when compared to upholding the reputation of the otherwise excellent project.
In any case, I hope Emercoin Official will make a statement regarding the contest and expected rewards that finally resolves this issue in the best possible way.
Also, I hope the team will do another contest - with more clearly defined terms - in future. My suggestion would be for a monthly prize to the best demonstration of EMC technology being used, and not just rewards for ideas.
Best wishes!