uTest Named a Finalist in 2009 American Business Awards

uTest, the world’s largest software testing marketplace, was named a Finalist in the “Best New Company of the Year” category in The 2009 American Business Awards. More than 2,600 entries from companies of all sizes, both public and private, and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories.

Since its launch in August 2008, uTest has built a community of 17,000 professional testers from 152 countries around the world. In less than a year, the company has won more than 120 new customers, expanded into gaming and mobile app verticals, added to its executive team and raised $5.2 million in a B round of funding.

“Despite very tough economic conditions, many organizations and individuals continue to perform well,” said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of The Stevie Awards. “The results of the 2009 ABAs thus far are a testament to the resilience, creativity, and hard work of American organizations, executives, and workers.”

“The software industry has changed dramatically in the past 12 months, but uTest has been able to help its customers do more with less and thrive in this environment,” said uTest VP of Marketing, Matt Johnston. “uTest’s crowdsourced testing services are being adopted at an even faster rate than we expected, and we are honored to be selected as a finalist for “Best New Company of the Year.”

Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 22 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Six-hundred executives from across the U.S. are expected to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network and hosted by Cheryl Casone of Fox Business Network.