Sounds like a great contest. When I first read it to my wife she immediately suggested doing the throne room of a queen bee. I can see it working for another colony insect as well, but I love the idea of the brood and honey and hexagons.
We'll see as the concept starts to get fleshed out.
Good luck everyone!
edit - Sorry Bee-Unit, I just saw your throne post. Considering there may be a hundred dragon or medieval thrones, I am sure we can coincide!