The European Software Testing Awards

The European Software Testing Awards, held on 12th October 2026, in England, UK. It's an international awards software that recognizes excellence, innovation, and management in the software testing and first-class assurance enterprise. The occasion celebrates corporations, groups, and individuals who've added amazing testing tasks, superior testing practices, or introduced progressive technologies that enhance software program fine and reliability. It functions an extensive range of award categories covering areas including check automation, AI-pushed first-rate guarantee, agile testing initiatives, diversity and inclusion, and leadership in testing. By bringing professionals from across the global QA and software development network, the awards spotlight first-class practices, inspire know-how sharing, and highlight the contributions of these driving development within the software program trying out discipline.

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TEST Magazine is a leading publication focused on the software testing and QA industry. The awards recognize excellence, innovation, and best practices among companies, teams, and professionals in the global software testing community.

Timeline

• December 2025 - Entries Open.
• 12th October - Entry Submission Deadline.
• 15th October - Entries to Judges.
• 22nd October - Judging Day.
• 23rd October - Finalists Announced.
• 10th November - Table Booking/ Payment Deadline.
• 18th November - Gala Awards Night.

Tips for a Successful Entry

Strong Entries

• Highlighted the project’s business effect and innovation.
• Demonstrated strong mentorship, leadership, and conversation abilities.
• Showed clear proof of overcoming challenges and the use of nice practices.
• Implemented the advanced era to test the full gadget.
• Provided a clear method aligned with stakeholder dreams.
• Used metrics to help and justify effects.

Weak Entries

• Automation challenges not clearly explained.
• Some criteria were not covered.
• The testing approach lacked detail.
• No proof of timely delivery, budget control, or stakeholder involvement.
• Focused more on tools than project results.
• Metrics lacked justification.

Judging Panel

• Isabel Palmer - Head of QA Testing Transformation Strategy.
• Charlotte Semp - Director of Technology and Software Assurance.
• Isaac Álvarez Diz - Associate Director at Quality Assurance Engineering.
• Philip Curran - Director of Quality.
• Paul Kerrison - Director of Digital Engineering.

The European Software Testing Awards honor excellence and innovation in software testing across the global tech industry.