ISTQB® Awards

Welcome to the ISTQB® Awards page!

It is important to ISTQB® that the achievements and contributions from individuals within the global testing community and ISTQB® ecosystem are recognized. There are two categories of ISTQB® awards available: the ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award and the ISTQB® Growth Contributor Award. ISTQB® strives to identify those people who are making a significant difference as defined by the criteria for each of the awards.

ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award

The ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award is an annual prize given for outstanding contributions to the field of software quality. The award recognises achievement in innovation, research, and the promotion of the software testing profession.

Important News!

Nominations for the 2022 Software Testing Excellence Award open on 6th of December 2021!

The 2022 Award will come with a very special winner’s bonus of 5.000 Euros reflecting the ISTQB® commitment and gratitude to those who have made a significant difference to the testing profession. Importantly, the winner must fulfil the eligibility criteria and will be an individual who is making an outstanding contribution to the wider testing community and beyond the boundaries of their own organization.

Submit your nomination here!

Click on the tabs on this webpage for the Eligibility Criteria, Process, Submission, Award Winners, and FAQs.

ISTQB® Excellence Award

ISTQB® is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the testing profession, and has become the world leader in software testing certification.

ISTQB® has launched the ISTQB® International Software Testing Excellence Award, an annual prize that is given for outstanding contributions to the field of software quality.

Anyone can make a nomination for the Award, which recognises innovation, research, and the promotion of the software testing profession.

Find out more about the ISTQB® Award or download the presentation about the inaugural award (launched in 2012).

Award Panel

The award panel consists of:

  • The ISTQB® President
  • The ISTQB® Vice-President
  • The Chair of the ISTQB® Marketing Working Group
  • The Chair of the MWG "ISTQB® Award" stream of activities
  • A representative from each of the ISTQB® Member Boards and ISTQB® Exam Providers that have volunteered to participate

Here are the members of the current panel.

ISTQB® Growth Contributor Award

The ISTQB® Growth Contributor Award is for individuals that have contributed significantly over a long period of time to ISTQB® growth and well-being.

Candidates can be individuals from ISTQB® Member Boards, ISTQB® Exam Providers, or ISTQB® Accredited Training Providers. Nominations are made by Member Boards.

Click on the Growth Contributor tab for more information and to see the winners!