The awards, presented to outstanding individuals in the field of Test & Evaluation, offer OSD and each Military Service Test & Evaluation Department the opportunity to select three award recipients for recognition as the Tester of the Year in specific categories. The three categories recognized are: Military, Civilian, and Contractor.
2011 Tester of the Year Award Recipients:

Army
Military: MAJ Altwan Whitfield, USA
Civilian: Mr. Michael Nott
Contractor: Mr. Kenneth Van Allen

OSD
Military: LTC Mark J. Gruber, USA
Civilian: Mr. Frederick Marsh
Contractor: Mr. Robert J. Mattes

Air Force
Military: Maj Jason R. Goldberg, USAF (Not Pictured)
Civilian: Mr. David C. Fedors (Not Pictured)
Contractor: Mr. Roger D. Bridges

Marine Corps
Military: Maj Richard M. Rusnok, USMC
Civilian: Mr. Bryan M. Racine
Contractor: Mr. Steve D. Hope

Navy
Military: LCDR Daniel J. Radocaj, USN (Not Pictured)
Civilian: Ms. Amber Huffman
Contractor: Mr. William F. Smith