TOP GUN is all about rewarding and recognising those within the group who have made a contribution to the Stratstone. Each team member who is nominated is put forward for a TOP GUN award by their fellow peers, which makes being nominated all the more special.

From the huge amount of nominations received across the country, three finalists are picked for each award, all these finalised attend the luxurious event to find out who are the winners.

The TOP GUN Award ceremony kicked off in style with all the guests walking on the red carpet into the champagne reception. After this, they enjoyed a night of fine dining, trophies and grand prizes. Saturday 23rd February was truly the day of the Car Industry's version of the Oscars. All based within the tranquil settings of the Celtic Manor Resort.

Congratulations to all our winners, who were presented with one of the beautiful TOP GUN trophies and one of a selection of prizes, from tickets to 2013 Wimbledon Mens Final to the use of a Porsche 911 for a year. It truly was a fantastic evening of celebrating the best of the best in Stratstone. The winners were as follows...

		Congratulations to Andy Buckley on his 20 years service award   Senior Technician Andy Buckley, Aston Martin Derby, has been presented with his 20 year service award by Franchise Director Ivan Temmerman. Andy started his career with the company in 1988 on the YTS scheme. In 1990 he became employed by Jaguar as an apprentice. He progressed his career and became Senior Technician with the Jaguar Franchise, eventually transferring to the Aston Martin franchise.

Congratulations to Steve Harvey on his 50 years service award   Steve Harvey - Workshop Control at Stratstone Land Rover Bury has passed a landmark 50 years of service for the company! He started on 1st January 1963, and has been based at the same site ever since.   Steve started with the business as an Apprentice Technician, moving through ranks of Apprentice Auto Electrician,

Workshop Foreman, Assistant Service Manager, Service Advisor, and Bodyshop Foreman. After this, he started in his role of Workshop Control, and has been doing us proud for 20 years.

Being based at the same site, Steve has seen the franchise change over the years from British Motor Corporation, British Leyland Motor Corporation, British Leyland, Austin Rover Group, Rover Group, to what it is today Land Rover in 1989. Steve was also involved with Hyundai on the same site for 2 years in the early 1990's.

Steve's work ethics are absolute testament to his passion and desire for the Stratstone and Land Rover brand. He is an absolute asset to the business and a valued Team Member. He leads from the front and delivers every single day to get the very best performance from his team of 11 technicians. As a result has been instrumental in the business becoming the most profitable After Sales department in the Land Rover division.

He still continues to review, implement new initiatives and processes that help support the department performance, all while forging a fantastic relationship with the manufacturer and developing his own skills along the way as technology has improved.

He was also nominated, selected and Invited to Top Gun 2011 as one of the three finalists for delivering Outstanding Customer Service. A Team Member that shows such energy for the product, brand and our customers that is infectious, a unique individual! Congratulations Steve!

Steve Harvey is pictured with the Dealer Principal Gary Nickson and the Team at Bury.