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

Best of the Best Award: Syntel Healthcare Testing for the Compliance Era: The Road Less Travelled - Kumar Raman, Syntel Focusing on emerging business domain, and build on the business critical aspect of compliance, this paper clearly demonstrates the leadership position among the rest submitted. Leveraging the existing Test Factory and the creation of a balanced approach which is a blend of methodology, tools, and approach in the appropriate manner is clearly a demonstration of the maturity and experience of the presenter. Well-articulated. Well Presented.. and Well Supported by Data.. WELL DONE!