The Best Transformational Project Award acknowledges projects that have genuinely transformed assessment practices through technology.
The educational authorities of Spain's Valencian Community (Generalitat Valenciana) undertook a major digital transformation by migrating its Diagnostic Evaluation program from paper-based assessments to a fully digital platform using TAO Ignite. TAO enabled the seamless administration of diagnostic assessments to over 110,000 students across 1,736 schools, with up to 20,000 students tested concurrently—a scale previously unattainable with traditional methods. The platform’s cloud infrastructure, WCAG-compliant accessibility tools, and real-time session management ensured smooth execution.
The results were transformative: educators and students praised TAO’s intuitive interface, while administrators gained data-driven insights to enhance educational strategies. Comunidad Valenciana now plans to expand the initiative in 2025, reinforcing its commitment to digitalizing assessments and improving educational outcomes.
This project exemplifies a best-in-class digital transformation, setting a benchmark for large-scale assessment modernization.
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Recrytera has transformed public sector recruitment in Italy by fully digitizing candidate selection. Manual, paper-based processes once caused long delays, high costs, and minimal transparency. Now, our cloud platform integrates registration, scheduling, assessments, and automated grading, eliminating paperwork and streamlining administration. Recrytera’s intuitive interface and robust security measures ensure fair, compliant exams, while real-time analytics deliver essential performance insights. Its widespread adoption across public agencies has resolved years of stalled hiring, enabling 200,000 positions to be filled annually and guaranteeing vacancies are filled within 180 days and increased candidate satisfaction. Recrytera positions Italy as the only European country to fully digitize public hiring nationwide. This success underscores the potential of digital innovation to reshape historically paper-driven processes, benefiting both public institutions and aspiring candidates. Recrytera continues to drive lasting improvements.
TQUK identified a critical gap in vocational assessment: the lack of truly flexible testing options for working learners. Existing assessment providers couldn't accommodate the complex schedules of professionals pursuing functional skills qualifications, particularly those working in nursing and early childhood education. This gap was preventing talented professionals from advancing their careers. The transformation project delivered remarkable results within six months. 'We now offer a truly flexible, anytime-anywhere assessment model. Learners can sit exams at their convenience, whether Friday evening or Sunday morning. This transformation aligns perfectly with our vision for accessibility and innovation,' notes Andrew Walker, Managing Director, TQUK. This new approach has made vocational qualifications more accessible while maintaining high assessment integrity and regulatory compliance standards.
Yüksəliş is a nationwide leadership competition designed to identify and develop Azerbaijan’s most promising talents. Established in 2019 by Presidential Decree, the competition serves as a structured leadership assessment and talent development initiative. Its goal is to create a centralized platform for leadership identification, mentorship, and career advancement. The competition introduced a fully digitalized, multi-stage evaluation process. Over 10,000 candidates participate annually, progressing through general knowledge, aptitude, and managerial skills tests, followed by semi-final and final rounds featuring real-world case challenges, assessed by experts and top-level mentors. By fostering a merit-based talent pipeline, “Yüksəliş” has connected 96 winners with ministers and CEOs, shaping the next generation of leaders. With continuous framework enhancements for 2025, it has set a new standard for leadership selection through digital innovation and strategic collaboration.
Recrytera has transformed public sector recruitment in Italy by fully digitizing candidate selection. Manual, paper-based processes once caused long delays, high costs, and minimal transparency. Now, our cloud platform integrates registration, scheduling, assessments, and automated grading, eliminating paperwork and streamlining administration. Recrytera’s intuitive interface and robust security measures ensure fair, compliant exams, while real-time analytics deliver essential performance insights. Its widespread adoption across public agencies has resolved years of stalled hiring, enabling 200,000 positions to be filled annually and guaranteeing vacancies are filled within 180 days and increased candidate satisfaction. Recrytera positions Italy as the only European country to fully digitize public hiring nationwide. This success underscores the potential of digital innovation to reshape historically paper-driven processes, benefiting both public institutions and aspiring candidates. Recrytera continues to drive lasting improvements.
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