The following tasks are examples of what will be required to qualify for the awards. The tasks set out below are not limited to the list and may differ

• Implementing a test automation framework to enhance testing timelines on a project.
• Establishing a testing process e.g. defect management process.
• Supporting best practices as defined in the ISTQB syllabi e.g. risk-based testing.
• Roll out IEEE 829 test documentation standard to improve the testing services within an organization.
• Improve testing reports for better communication on testing results.
• Documenting test conditions by using test design techniques as specified by the ISTQB framework for review by other stakeholders.
• Establishing continuous integration activities on Agile projects.
• Contribute to building awareness for quality and the importance of software testing in the ICT industry.
• Making a significant contribution to the successful delivery of a project within time and budget and with an acceptable level of quality with a specific focus on software testing.
• Improving test effectiveness (finding defects early in the life cycle) and efficiency (no waste).

A case study of a specific project 

• Challenges 
• Methods used to solve the problem
• Testing practices used
• Successes and outcome of the project

• Nominations for the SASTQB Excellence Awards may be submitted by anyone, with the exception of Award Panel members.
• Nominees may be private individuals, teams, Institutions, companies or organisations.
• Nomination proposals must be submitted by completing the SASTQB Awards Nomination Form.
• Anonymous and self-nomination proposals will not be accepted.
• To be considered by the Award Panel for the current year’s vote, the proposal must be submitted by the communicated deadline.

Q: How is the winner/s chosen?
A: The Award Panel will review all nominations submitted before the deadline. The winners in each category will be decided by means of a voting process.

Q: Is there a deadline for submissions?
A: All nominations much reach the SASTQB on or before the deadline as communicated.

Q: What does the award include for the winner/s?
A: The award includes a prize, a trophy as well as national recognition and a floating trophy for the Team award.

Q: What is the Excellence Award?
A: The SASTQB Excellence Award is an annual prize award to a person or team who has made an outstanding contribution to the South African industry.

Q: What are the main criteria for the award?
A: The potential winner is a person and/or team who has made considerable contribution in the field of software testing. Refer to the qualification criteria.

Q: Who are the panel members?
A: The current TEST-IT Conference Committee adjudicates the Excellence Awards.

Q: Who can submit a proposal for the award?
A: Anyone except a member of the Award Panel can submit a proposal.

Q: Who can win the award?
A: The SASTQB Excellence Award can be won by a person or a team. Members of the Award Panel cannot be nominated as possible winners.