Annual Awards Programme
Where South Africa's best
F&I professionals are recognised.
The Lightstone Star Reacher F&I Awards celebrate South Africa's top-performing Finance and Insurance (F&I) professionals and their dealerships. The individuals and motor dealers who set the benchmark, year after year.
Now in its fifth year, the Star Reacher Awards have become the benchmark for performance, compliance, and innovation in the South African automotive retail industry - built on verified and objective data, not opinion.
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Annual Awards
A Year of Performance. One Moment of Recognition.
Every transaction, every customer interaction, every data point – tracked and measured across the entire year.
The Star Reacher programme is not built on a single moment. It's built on what you do, consistently, every day.
5 Years
Recognising F&I excellence in South Africa
1700+
Eligible F&I professionals
100% Data Driven
Objective, performance-based recognition
Industry-Endorsed
IDA aligned programme
Event Gallery
Photos from the 2026 ceremony will appear here after the event.
2026 Winners Shine Bright
The fifth annual awards ceremony took place in June 2026. The 2026/27 competition is open for participants to join ranks of winners.
See 2026 Winners
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Are you among South Africa's best?
Take part in the Star Reacher programme.
The Lightstone Star Reacher F&I Awards recognise outstanding F&I professionals who consistently go above and beyond in performance, compliance, and how they treat their customers.
Hosted by Lightstone Auto and underpinned by verified, objective data, the awards have become a credible, industry-endorsed platform for recognising real performance.
Endorsed by industry bodies including the IDA, the programme raises the bar for professional standards across the dealer network.
How it Works: Recognition Built on Real Performance, at Every Level
Unlike most awards, Star Reacher doesn’t rely on nominations or panels. It is 100% data-driven, measuring performance across the metrics that matter most to dealerships and customers.
Category Segments
Performance is measured relative to the size of your dealership – so everyone from smaller dealers to large groups, compete on equal footing.
Key Criteria & Award Focus Areas
- VAP penetration and performance
- Insurance leads via Signio
- Usage of KYC functionality on Signio
- RiskMonitor adoption
- Participation in Dealer Satisfaction Index surveys
- Completion of Daily Operating Control entries
- Signed up for Digital Signing Solutions on Signio
Competition Targets
| Segments | Topaz | Emerald | Sapphire | Amethyst | Ruby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Ranking | 1 | 7.1 | 14.1 | 28.1 | >40 |
| Upper Ranking | 7 | 14 | 28 | 40 |
Already using Signio? You’re already in
If you’re an F&I professional using Signio, you are already part of the Star Reacher programme. No sign-up needed.
Your performance is tracked automatically through the platform – giving you real-time visibility into where you stand. To participate simply log in to Signio, access your competition dashboard, accept the Terms & Conditions and track your performance throughout the year.
Signio Competition RulesFuelling the 2026 Star Reacher Awards
The Lightstone Auto Star Reacher F&I Awards are proudly supported by partners who share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and progress within South Africa's automotive retail industry.
As an invite-only, executive-led event built on credible, data-driven recognition, Star Reacher brings together respected industry leaders helping shape the future of automotive retail.
Want to Become a Sponsor?
Our 2026 sponsors are confirmed, but we would love to hear from you for the 2027 Awards. Complete the form below and we'll be in touch when planning starts.
