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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
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