The 10th edition of the Annual Software Testing Award showcase – India Testing Awards 2022 is back!!

India Testing Awards 2022 recognises those organisations and practitioners that have stepped away from legacy tools and processes to create Testing programs that define the future of IT Software Development, Services and Support. Executives and teams leading IT and testing at these companies will be recognised amongst their peers at the India Testing Awards 2022 ceremony.

Will you bring laurel to your organization and to yourself?

Entering India Testing Awards 2022 is an opportunity for the market as a whole to be acknowledged and recognised, as well as bringing high levels of exposure and acclamation for individuals, teams, and organisations. This is a unique platform that provides an opportunity to network, interact and gain knowledge.

A Leadership forum enabling complete reach and engagement to showcase some of the best capabilities from India’s leading software testing fraternity.

1. Testing Leader of the Year 2022
This will be awarded to the most outstanding software testing leader.

Jury will be 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
• Evangelise modern test practices, methods and find new ways of doing things – Ex: Usage of machine learning tools, analysis et al

1. Testing Project of the Year 2022
Awarded to the most outstanding testing project

Jury will be 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
• Evidence of cost savings, revenue generation or any value generated to the customer (internal, external)

2. Emerging Technology in Testing of the Year 2022
Awarded to the most outstanding emerging technology in testing

Jury will be looking for:

• Detailed discussion around project methodology and justification of Emerging technology choices and application
• Cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose technology was correctly and effectively used.
• 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
• Evidence of adoption of technology and that resulted in significant business benefits (cost savings or revenue generation)

3. Testing Team of the Year 2022
Awarded to the most outstanding overall testing team of the year.

Jury 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 QA community
• Evidence of a strong team ethos
• Proof of continued commitment to improving, up-skilling and self-development
• Evidence of teams creating or contributing to open source, intellectual property like publications, or testing community contribution

4. Testing Tool/Product of the Year 2022
Awarded to the most outstanding testing tool/product

Jury will be looking for

• Did the product provide cost saving or revenue generation to the organization?
• Did it improve productivity of the testing teams?
• Did the product provide any “wow” factor that impacted customer (internal/external) business?
• How did the product perform in terms of product adoption, ease of use, implementation Is it referred/used in community and usage at various levels of eco system in the industry?

5. Graduate Tester of the Year 2022
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.

Jury 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 QA community

Award submission guidelines:

1. More than one submission per category is allowed.
2. There can be more than one submission from a company.
3. The nominee must be an organization or individual as appropriate for the category
4. UNICOM program committee may invite people or organizations to nominate themselves, without guarantee or prejudice
5. Nominees must complete the nomination form and include all relevant information for validation and confirmation
6. There would be a nominal fee per category to ensure serious nominations (details given below)
7. All submitted proposals shall be referred to jury members who will be selecting the best 5 proposals in each category.
8.Your project will be evaluated based on the information you provide. We hence request you to spend comprehensive time in filling out the details pertaining to your project.
9. Once the proposal qualifies for the final nominations, the same shall be informed to you.
10. Winner’s name shall be declared on the Awards day.

Submission Deadlines:

Last Date of Submission is 28 October 2022

For More Information :

Contact Siddhartha by telephone at +91 95388 78799 or by email at sid@unicomlearning.com

*The event attendance includes Full Day Conference Pass, Tea/Coffee, Lunch, and India Testing Awards.

Become a Judge – India Testing Awards 2022
Judging for India Testing Awards 2022 will take place in October-November. You will be asked for approximately 4 hours of remote judging over a week’s period and one full day of attendance on the Awards day (Wednesday, 16 November, 2022)

Please send an email with your bio and relevant work experience up to 500 words to contact@unicomlearning.com

Your submission should include:

• Your experience, skills, expertise, in the software testing industry
• Any qualification
• Any additional value you would add to the judging panel
• A head and shoulder picture of yourself
• Your full contact details to include company name and your job title

As an added benefit of being on the revered judging panel, you will be able to use the Awards logo and associate yourself to the program.