In recognition of outstanding sales and customer service, forty top Honda Marine dealers will be awarded a six-day, five-night Caribbean cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise Line's "Celebrity Century" as part of Honda's "Points to the Stars" dealer incentive program. Designed to recognize exemplary dealers throughout Honda Marine's 1,000-plus dealer network, the promotion included an emphasis on sales and customer satisfaction as reported through the NMMA's Customer Satisfaction Index.
Honda Marine dealers recognized as top performers in their respective categories include:
| 150 Boat Sales | Checotah, OK |
| Alaska Mining & Diving Supply | Anchorage, AK |
| All Island Marine Corp. | Oceanside, NY |
| Allen Marine Center | Salem, OR |
| Astor Marine | Astor, FL |
| Belvedere Marine | North Augusta, SC |
| Big Boys Play Toys | East Palatka, FL |
| Boat Country | Escalon, CA |
| Carey & Sons | Granbury, TX |
| Clemens Marina | Eugene, OR |
| Coos Bay Marine, Inc. | Coos Bay, OR |
| Crystal River Marine, Inc. | Crystal River, FL |
| Gulf Marine | Panama City, FL |
| Hanko's Metal Works, Inc. | Morgan City, LA |
Jett's Marine, Inc. |
Reedville, VA |
| King Salmon Marine |
Tacoma, WA |
| Lincoln Motor Co. | Lincoln, ME |
| Matteson Marine North |
Brutus, MI |
| Melvin Village Marina |
Melvin Village, NH |
| Metro Boating |
Harvey, LA |
| Mitchell's Marine |
Eclectic, AL |
| Nisswa Marine |
Nisswa, MN |
| Northwest Marine & Sports |
Pasco, WA |
| Ocean Marine Group |
Ocean Springs, MS |
| Old Point Comfort Marine |
Higgins Lake, MI |
| Paradise Marine Center |
Gulf Shores, AL |
| Pellegrin Marine | Houma, LA |
| Ron's Honda Center |
Soldotna, AK |
| Slalom Shop Boats & Yachts |
Lewisville, TX |
| South Harbor Marine |
Waretown, NJ |
| Specialty Marine |
Oxnard, CA |
| Spend-A-Day Marina |
Russels Point, OH |
| Sportcraft Marina |
Oregon City, OR |
| Strickland Marine Center |
Anderson, SC |
| The Boat Guy |
Cataumet, MA |
| Tom 'N Jerry's Boats 'N Motors |
Mt. Vernon, WA |
| Trade Wind Inflatables |
Costa Mesa, CA |
| Treasure Coast Boating |
Center Stuart, FL |
| Tropical Marine |
Marble Falls, TX |
| Willey's Marine, Inc. | McGregor, MN |
"This trip recognizes Honda Marine dealers who are unsurpassed in overall business operations and customer service," said John Fulcher, senior manager, Honda Marine. "These dealers have proven themselves to be among the elite in the industry, and we welcome the opportunity to thank them for their outstanding efforts."
"It's a pleasure to reward this top-performing group of dealers for their commitment to a great purchase experience," said Michael Rickey, national sales manager, Honda Marine. "Through increased efforts in customer service, wholesale and retail sales, they have stepped up to the mark to be recognized as true stars within the industry."
Editor's Note:
Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., manufactures and markets a complete range of outboard marine engines. Its comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally advanced 4-stroke engines.
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