Global Software Testing Awards

Please note: This form is for demonstration and preperation purposes only and does not count towards a complete entry.

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Best Agile Project

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(You can write max 14,600 characters incl. spaces [around 2000 words])

Instructions: Please use following points as a guideline, also note that you will get score against the criteria of what judges will be looking for which is being mentioned on the website under each category so you must address those elements.

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

Best Overall 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

Diversity and Inclusion Award

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

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

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

Detailed discussion of non-functional requirements has been met or exceeded
Validation of the non-functional tests were representation of real-world conditions
Demonstrate the impact of non-functional testing on confidence of the project and the deployment into production.
Verification of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Testing Newcomer of the Year

Evidence of outstanding commitment and development in their new Testing career
Proof of a commitment to the greater Testing community and dedication to championing Testing practices
Testament of outstanding communication skills, with both internal and external stakeholders
Examples of procedures/technologies put in place to ensure high quality results
Evidence of self-improvement and commitment to high standards

Testing Leader of the Year

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- Public Sector/Services (including charities and NGOs)

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 – Finance

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

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

Discussion of targets achieved through effective teamwork.
Highlight the ability to work with a dev/business/product owner around potentially changing requirement.
Demonstration of strong team ethos
Evidence and Evaluation of problem-solving and self-improvement within the team

Testing Champion of the Year

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

A project that has significantly advanced the methods and practices of Software Testing and quality assurance Implementation.
Clear demonstration of the innovative nature of the project – what was the driver for innovation and how was it achieved?
An attempt to push boundaries within the Software Testing Industry.
Discussion of project goals, importance, achievements, resources and successful results
Evidence and evaluation of overcoming project challenges/obstacles

Leading vendor – Tools & Technology

How the use of tools and technology has changed the outcomes for their client/customer. This should be clear and unambiguous. Statistics and numbers should be used to show the impact (this might be time, cost, sales or market improvement, or something more personal such as staff wellbeing or society impact).
What were the challenges in implementing the solution? Demonstrate what was unique about this project. What were the expectations of the customer/client and how did the vendor meet or exceed these? Statistic are welcome but client/customer feedback is often more powerful in this element.
How will the technology or tools be maintained? Does this pose significant ongoing cost, support or unique skills? Is the client/customer well prepared for short, medium and long term usage of the solution?
Have the solutions provided new or unique ways of software testing that can help other clients or customers in the future?

Leading vendor – Service Delivery & Consulting

How have the vendors understood the brief? This needs to be more than just the aims of a specific short term project. Do the vendors understand the organisation history and values? How have they contributed to the mission of the organisation?
Value for money. How have the vendors ensured that the clients/customers have obtained the best value for money? This should show an understanding of costs verses benefits, and how the vendor is ensuring that they have delivered what other vendors could not do.
This is not about scale. Impact is more important. Achieving big results with small resources is more impressive than average results with large resources. If it is a large project and team, then show the judges what is significantly above expectations. Articulate the benefits and the odds against achieving this with the resources you had.
Ongoing value. What have the vendors done to promote an ongoing benefit to the client, while minimising the cost? How to clients obtain support and how are ongoing relationships strengthened?

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