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To enter the programme you need to enter at least one category

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Best Agile Project

Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
  • Verification of Best Practices included as part of the Agile project delivery
  • A clear understanding and evaluation of software testing/QA challenges in an agile environment and how these have been overcome
  • Concrete evidence of excellent communication between all stakeholders & commitment to working and learning rapidly and delivering high quality software frequently

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Awarded to the company, team or person that has shown long-term commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) within their culture
Judges will be looking for:

  • They must be able to highlight their D&I strategy and how it has had a positive impact on their business
  • Judges will be looking at aspects such as leadership’s commitment to diversity (e.g. appointing a Chief Diversity / Equality Officer),
  • Representation of diversity at all levels of the organisation, equal access to opportunity, fair treatment practices, diversity education and training etc

Best Advancing Software Testing Practice

Awarded to the outstanding person, team, or initiative that have made a positive contribution to the software testing profession. This is in recognition of those that go above and beyond to make the testing industry or practice better. It means breaking down barriers, thinking beyond our employers or clients, and using our skills and knowledge for the betterment of the profession.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Evidence that individuals or teams have engaged beyond the boundaries of their team, organisation or sector, to collaborate, influence or enhance how testing is performed elsewhere
  • Evidence that nominees have shared knowledge, pooled resources, or worked together e.g. held conferences (virtual or physical), created websites, podcasts, or created and contributed to communities.
  • Evidence that nominees have contributed to thought leadership, enhancing the way software testing is conducted.
  • Evidence that nominees have performed outreach to early career testers, to schools or education, encouraging new people to the profession

Best Test Automation Project – Functional

The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Verification of functional requirements has been met or exceeded
  • Utilisation of a well-developed test suite of testing scripts
  • Demonstrate the impact of functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
  • Detailed Discussion  of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Test Automation Project – Non-Functional

The award for the best use of automation in a non-functional software testing project.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Demonstration of the best use of automation in a non-functional software testing project
  • Utilisation of appropriate test technique to identify underlying root cause
  • Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
  • Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices
  • Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards

Testing Newcomer of the Year

A recent graduate, who has completed university or an apprenticeship scheme in the last 2 years, who has shown outstanding commitment and development in the testing field.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Evidence of outstanding commitment and development in the testing field
  • Proof of excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
  • Efforts to keep up-to-date with trends, guidelines and best practices in the industry
  • Evidence of a dedication to self training and improvement
  • Demonstration of successful outcomes that meet the aims and targets set
  • Proof of engagement with the wider testing and QE community

Testing Leader of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding team leader over the last 12 months.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Demonstrate what they did to build, support, nurture, develop and motivate a team to become successful
  • Judges will look for characteristics like self-awareness, decisiveness, fairness, enthusiasm, integrity, knowledge, creativity and imagination as well as thought leadership and endurance
  • Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
  • Evidence and evaluation of self-improvement and commitment to high standards

Best Overall Testing Project – Finance

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Overall Testing Project – Retail

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Overall Testing Project- Public Sector/Services (including charities and NGOs)

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the Public Sector.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources, and successful results.
  • Positive impact to the public sector
  • Evidence of vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the transformation on time and within budget
  • Key performance indicators used to measure the programme’s success
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
  • Evidence of commitment to promoting diversity and creating an inclusive culture in the project team

Best Overall Testing Project- Electronic Communication

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the communication sector.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results.
  • Evidence of great vision, forward-thinking & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Demonstration of a successful software testing project utilising a best practice method/technique
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Best Use of Technology in a Project

Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Detailed Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
  • Demonstration of Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used
  • Illustration of training and upskilling team & working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles​

Testing Team of the Year

Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.

Judges will be looking for:

  • Evidence of a cohesive team identity and unity
  • Outstanding communication demonstrated within the software testing team and with other stakeholders
  • Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective team work
  • Commitment to the wider testing and QE community
  • Evidence of a strong team ethos
  • Proof of continued commitment to improving, up-skilling and self-development

Testing Champion of the Year

Awarded to the outstanding person over the last 12 months.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Demonstrate what they did to build, support, nurture, develop and motivate a team to become successful
  • Evidences that are both quantitative (measurable metrics or technical elements that show statically what has been achieved) and qualitative (feedback from the team, project stakeholders, senior’s organisation leaders or customer/users).
  • Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
  • Evidence and evaluation of self-improvement and commitment to high standards

Most Innovative Project

Awarded for the project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing.

Judges will be looking for:

  • A project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of software testing
  • An attempt to push boundaries within the industry
  • Evidence of working closely with stakeholders to deliver the project on time and within budget
  • Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
  • Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles
  • Proof of a commitment to high quality and standards

Leading Supplier of Products and Services

Awarded to the vendor who receives top marks for their product/service and customer service.
Judges will be looking for:

  • Evidence and evaluation of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
  • Evidence of Value for money, reliability, flexibility and responsiveness to change
  • Proof of thought leadership and drive to excel in the Software Testing and QA industry.

The North American Software Testing Award

This main and overall award of the evening will be awarded to the tester, manager, or team that judges felt has excelled in all areas and surpassed every other individual, project, or organisation within the industry.

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