Awarded for the best use of technology and testing in a mobile application project.
Judges were looking for:

• Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
• Demonstration of a clear and concise “preparatory phase”
• Evidence of successful use of a best practice method/technique
• 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

• Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
• Cognizant
• Codoid
• Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Wipro Technologies
• NTT Data
• Telefonica in partnership with NTT Data

 

Awarded for outstanding application of technology in a testing project.
Judges were looking for:

• Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of technology choices and application
• Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used
• 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 technology being used to overcome project challenges/obstacles
• Evidence of commitment to industry best practices and standards

• ABN AMRO
• Bahar Software Engineering Consulting Limited in partnership with Testinium
• Codoid
• Deutsche Bank in partnership with HCL Technologies
• Aspire Systems
• Expleo Solutions Ltd
• Intertech
• Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
• Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing) in partnership with Wipro Technologies
• Vodafone

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

• AEGON in partnership with TCS
• Albertsons in partnership with IntelliQA
• Deutsche Bank in partnership with HCL Technologies
• MachNation
• Migros Ticaret A.S.
• Nationwide Building Society in partnership with Deloitte & Global App Testing
• Nationwide Building Society in partnership with TCS
• Open University in partnership with Infosys
• Refinitiv
• Wipro Technologies

The award for the best use of automation in a functional software testing project.
Judges were looking for:

• Demonstration of the best use of automation in a functional software testing project
• Utilisation of a well-developed test suite of testing scripts
• 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

• 10x Future Technologies Services Limited
• a1qa
• Broadridge Financial Solutions Ltd
• Bank of Valetta in partnership with Yethi Consulting
• Centrica HiveHome in partnership with Cognizant Technology Solutions
• Department for Transport in partnership with KPMG
• Experian in partnership with UST Global
• Expleo Solutions Ltd
• Saint-Gobain in partnership with Cognizant
• Turk Telekom in partnership with Netas
• Vodafone in partnership with Accenture

• 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

• Digiterre
• EBA in partnership with Testinium
• Natwest in partnership with Infosys
• Newday
• NTT Data
• QA Mentor
• Refinitiv
• Sky
• Vodafone
• Wipro Technologies

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 were 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 QA community

• Daniel Phillips, Capgemini
• Amanda Ho, Deloitte UK
• Athena Zabidi, Deloitte UK
• Tuğba Aydın, Intertech
• Eve Rogers, IBM
• Lydia De Vere, KPMG UK
• Jamil Ahmed, KPMG UK
• Prince Yawlui, Sogeti
• Arda Ender Torçuk, Testinium
• Özcan Arpacı, Testinium

Awarded to the most outstanding test manager or team leader over the last 12 months.
Judges were looking for:

• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective leadership
• Proof of commitment to the wider testing and QA community
• Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
• Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards
• Demonstration of self-evaluation, commitment to self-learning and improvement

• Simon Wright, Capgemini
• Samir Anand, Deloitte UK
• Mike Gibson, DXC Technology
• Abdulla Mohammad, KPMG UK
• Peter Francome, NTT Data
• Victoria Voloshina, Quality Area
• Ganesh Practoor, Refinitiv
• Suman Bala, Sky
• Martin Hart, Testing Solutions Group
• Stephen Dowling, Sunrise Telecommunications

Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.
Judges were 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 QA community
• Evidence of a strong team ethos
• Proof of continued commitment to improving, up-skilling and self-development

• Atom bank in partnership with Cigniti
• EPAM Systems
• HomeServe
• Innogy Business Services
• Refinitiv
• Testingxperts
• Tesco
• Vodafone in partnership with Sandhata Technologies
• WiZink in partnership with Expleo Solutions Ltd
• Zurich Insurance in partnership with DXC Technology

Awarded to the testing management team that has shown consistently outstanding leadership.
Judges were looking for:

• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Evidence of achieving project aims and targets through effective leadership
• Proof of commitment to the wider testing and QA community
• Examples of procedures put in place to ensure high quality results
• Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards
• Demonstration of self-evaluation, commitment to self-learning and improvement

• Cognizant
• BT-EE
• EDP in partnership with Noesis
• Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing) in partnership with Wipro Technologies
• Metro Bank in partnership with Deloitte
• QA Mentor
• r10 Consulting in partnership with ARUVI Consulting
• Severn Trent Water Limited
• Testinium
• Zurich Insurance

Awarded for the best software testing project in an agile environment.
Judges were looking for:

• A clear understanding of software testing/QA challenges in an agile environment and how these have been overcome
• Concrete evidence of excellent communication between all stakeholders
• Examples of a commitment to working and learning rapidly and delivering high quality software frequently
• Verification of project goals, importance, achievements and successful results
• Illustration of how the principles of the agile manifesto have been used, i.e., ‘responding to change over following a plan’ and ‘individuals and interactions over processes and tools’
• Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of resource choices

• British Telecom Group
• British Telecom in partnership with NTT Data
• British Telecom in partnership with Accenture
• Cognizant
• Intersoft Systems & Programming Limited
• Nationwide Building Society in partnership with IBM
• StayFriends in partnership with EPAM Systems
• Social Security Scotland in partnership with Deloitte
• Sunrise Telecommunications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
• TesterYou

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the retail sector.
Judges were looking for:

• Evidence of 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
• 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

• Cognizant
• Metro Markets in partnership with Ciklum
• Migros Ticaret A.S.
• NTT Data
• Tesco in partnership with KPMG
• Wilko Retail Ltd

Awarded to the most outstanding testing project in the finance sector.
Judges were looking for:

• Evidence of 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
• 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

• ABN AMRO
• Allica Bank in partnership with Maveric Systems
• Close Brothers Group Plc in partnership with Cognizant
• Cynergy Bank in partnership with KPMG
• Garanti BBVA Technology in partnership with Testinium
• Lloyds Banking Group (Consumer Servicing)
• M&G Investments in partnership with Deloitte
• OTP Bank in partnership with Qulix Systems
• r10 Consulting in partnership with ARUVI Consulting
• Tide in partnership with Perforce Software
• Vizor in partnership with Infopulse

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

• Evidence of 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
• 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

• Cognizant
• NTT Data
• Proximus in partnership with Infosys
• Sunrise Telecommunications in partnership with Tech Mahindra
• Vodafone
• Vodafone in partnership with Accenture
• Vodafone UK in partnership with Sandhata Technologies Limited

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

• Evidence of a commitment to high quality and standards to customers
• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Evidence of value for money
• Proof of thought leadership and drive to further the software testing/QA industry
• Evidence of reliability, flexibility and speed of installation

• Cygnet Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• Ciklum
• Eggplant
• Infopulse
• Maveric Systems
• NTT Data
• nFocus Testing
• Perfecto by Perforce
• QA Mentor
• Wipro