March 19,2009

 BOWDITCH FORD OF NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA EARNS FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S HIGHEST HONOR- THE 2008 PRESIDENT'S AWARD

The President's Award acknowledges those Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships that have led the nation in exceptional service and vehicle ownership experiences for their customers.

Congratulations! We are pleased to be among the first to recognize you and and Bowditch Ford team for winning the 2008 President's Award, one of the most prestigious honors Ford Motor Company can bestow upon a Dealership. Ford Dealerships throughout the country compete for the President's Award, but only a elite group of 327 Dealers was able to achieve the performance levels required to earn this distinction. As a winner of this award for 15 or more years,your Dealership stands as a model for how Ford customers should be treated.

In winning this award, your Dealership has demonstrated leadership among your peers, in your community and with your customers, representing the est in automotive retailing. Dealers who achieve this recongnition are dedicated to customer satisfaction in every aspect of their business. It is only possible through a commitment by the total Dealership team.

As the face of Ford Motor Company to our customer, your continuning focus on customer satisfaction and sound business practices will help us remain successful. Please express our sincere appreciation to everyone on your team for their extraordinary performance and for personifying the Ford brand.

Sincerely,

Kenneth M. Czuba

Vice Present

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Sales and Marketing

Darryl B. Hazel

President

Ford Customer Service Division

"Earning this award is a reflection of our entire Staff's Commitment to delivering the best customer experience possible" say Bowditch Ford's Owner, Dan Rosinski. "I couldn't be more proud to receive this recognition, especially since it comes from the people we value most Our Customers. They're the reason we were able to achieve this award."

Bowditch Ford is located at 11076 Warwick Blvd Newport News, Virginia. The sales department phone number is 757-595-2211, or for Genuine Ford Parts & Service call 757-595-2211.