The search for 2019's Business Analyst of the Year will be underway very soon. The Award is sponsored by AssistKD and IIBA UK and recognises excellence in business analysis.

The award ceremony will take place at the BA Conference Europe which will be held in London on 23-25 September 2019. The winner will be selected from six finalists, who will all be given free entry to the Conference. The finalists, and the eventual winner, will be selected by a panel of BA Experts.

Each year applicants are required to provide evidence of their ability within three defined areas. The areas for this year's Award are:

• Personal qualities: what have you done to develop collaborative relationships with customers and ensure the solutions they need are delivered?
• Business understanding: how have you developed and applied your business knowledge and skills effectively?
• Analytical thinking: what have you done to demonstrate the importance of analysing situations and requirements?

Application forms will be available from 6th March and you can register your interest now by emailing baoty@assistkd.com