The Award recognizes leadership & contribution in the field of software testing. It will provide impetus & encourage contribution to the testing processes, skills & principles that make testing an imperative part of the software development life cycle. It will also encourage breakthrough achievements & innovative approaches in the testing process that aim to make successful products & services in the IT Industry.

The Award will serve as a vehicle to build a knowledge base of approaches, solutions & the benefits of implementing testing solutions. It will facilitate communication & dissemination of best practices in the industry & also aim to bring long term improvements & recognition to the Testing professionals across the industry.

Past Winners include
• Kanbay Software
• GXS India Technology Center
• IBM GLobal Services
• Hughes Software Systems
• Oracle India Development Centre
• Khema Technologies
• HCL Technologies

Also awarded at the ceremony will be the ‘CSTE Topper of year 2005’. The deserving candidate will be the one securing the highest marks in the examination held every quarter and simultaneously at various locations by QAI India.
The recipient will be acknowledged as having an overall comprehension of the disciplines and skills represented in a comprehensive body of knowledge.