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Brunswick Increases Number of Scholarships Awarded to Children of Brunswick Dealership Employees

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 21, 2008 – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the Brunswick Foundation recently awarded $56,000 in scholarships to assist with college tuition fees to 28 sons and daughters of employees of dealers who participate in Brunswick Dealer Advantage. The number of awards increased from last year to accommodate expansion of Brunswick Dealer Advantage, which in addition to qualifying marine dealers in the United States also includes Brunswick marine dealers in Canada as well as Brunswick Billiards dealers and Life Fitness dealers in both countries.

Students eligible for scholarships included those whose parent(s) are employees of dealerships that sell qualified Brunswick brands and participate as Gold or Platinum dealers in Brunswick Dealer Advantage. In addition to the scholarship program, Brunswick Dealer Advantage offers a range of benefits and services designed to address the operational, customer and employee needs of independent Brunswick dealers.

"In the wake of rising college tuition, I am truly appreciative for the opportunity to apply and receive a Brunswick scholarship,” said scholarship recipient Annie McCarthy. Annie’s family has owned and operated McCarthy’s Marine in Brielle, N.J., for more than 60 years. “I encourage all eligible students to partake in this advantage. I would like to thank Brunswick for their continued support of their dealers and employees in the pursuit of higher education.”

Scholarships were awarded based on the applicant's academic record and leadership abilities as demonstrated by extracurricular activities. The $2,000 scholarships apply toward achievement of baccalaureate degrees.

“Brunswick is committed to helping its dealers and their families realize their dreams,” said Russ Lockridge, vice president and chief human resources officer for Brunswick Corporation.

“For more than 50 years, the Brunswick Foundation has contributed to the charitable interests of its employees and the communities in which they live,” said Adrian Sakowicz, president of the Brunswick Foundation as well as Brunswick’s vice president - strategic partnerships. “Our contribution to the Dealer Sons and Daughters scholarship program helps prepare our next generation of leaders.”

Scholarship recipients were selected by an impartial, external committee comprised of academic professionals from Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., and Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.

Recipients include:

RECIPIENT

DEALERSHIP

LOCATION

Ashley C. Berglund

Olympic Boat Center

Tacoma , Wash.

Kathleen Falco

Sportsman's Outfitter

Lee's Summit , Mo.

Evan Feuerstein

Fred Chall Marine

Freeport , N.Y.

Heidi Frisinger

Marine Plus

Cadott , Wis.

Lauren Gribble

Boatswain's Locker

Costa Mesa , Calif.

Matthew Gribble

Boatswain's Locker

Costa Mesa , Calif.

Portia Hurney

Pierre Sports Center

Pierre , S.D.

Michael D. Johnson

Olympic Boat Center

Redmond , Wash.

Kelsey Lautrup

Cariboo Supply

British Columbia

Shannon Lockwood

Lockwood Boat Works

South Amboy, N.J.

Jacob Lueders

Link Recreational

Ottertak , Minn.

Annie McCarthy

McCarthy's Marine Sales

Brielle , N.J.

Jennifer Mervau

Harrisons Marine

Wayland , Mich.

Amy Monteverde

Valley Boat Emporium

Fresno , Calif.

Joseph Nedrow

Choplin Marine

Sanford , N.C.

Randilea Nichols

Nichols Marine

McAlester , Okla.

Nikki Novak

Pierre Sports Center

Pierre , S.D.

Guillaume Poirier

Equipements Poirier

Quebec

Raymond Poirier

Chuck Frantz Marine

Bay City , Mich.

Amanda Rahn

Mobile Marine Service

Independence , Minn.

Amy L. Richardson

Richardson 's Boat Yard

Windham , Maine

Chelsea Shafer

Dave's Marine & Sports

Des Moines , Iowa

Molly Shaw

RPM Service

Naples , Maine

William Stringer

Bay Port Yachting

Ontario

Jami Swenson

Swenson Bros. Marine

Chamberlain, S.D.

Theresa Valentine

Lindy's Sales

Fairgrove , Mich.

Steven Wachter Jr.

Brewer Capri Marine

Port Washington , N.Y.

Lea Williams

Skipper Bud's

Fenton , Mich.

About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Albemarle, Arvor, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Savage, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories distributors; IDS dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool tables, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com.

Contact: Dan Kubera
Director – Media Relations and Corporate Communications
(847) 735-4617 - office
(847) 769-8385 – mobile
daniel.kubera@brunswick.com