Best Advancing Software Testing Practice Awarded to the outstanding person, team, or initiative that has made a positive contribution to the software testing profession.

Judging Criteria:

• External Impact
  Proof that individuals or teams have reached beyond their immediate team, organisation, or sector to collaborate, influence, or improve testing practices elsewhere.
• Knowledge Sharing
  Proof that nominees have disseminated knowledge, shared resources, or collaborated, such as organising conferences (either virtual or in-person), developing websites, producing podcasts, or contributing to communities.
• Thought Leadership
  Proof that nominees have engaged in thought leadership, improving the methodologies of software testing.
• Outreach & Mentorship
  Proof that nominees have conducted outreach to early career testers, schools, or educational institutions, inspiring new entrants into the profession.