Natchez — Great River Honda of Natchez has earned a 2008 Council of Excellence status. This prestigious award has been bestowed on the best of the best dealerships and F & I teams who have outperformed their peers and delivered exemplary financial services.

In 2008, 1,161 dealerships participated in the Council of Excellence program, however only 180 were acknowledged as award recipients.

“As we strive to offer the premier financial srevices our customers have come to expect, it’s these dealerships — the Council of Excellence — that have delivered extraordinary financial services and demonstrated excellent teamwork that is valued by Honda Powersports customers,” said Stephen E. Smith, senior vice-president of Honda Financial Services. “We are pleased to annouce that Great River Honda has achived 2008 Council of Excellence status.”

“This is the third year we have won this award,” said Buster Jamison, general manager for Great River Honda. “We will strive to accomplish this every year.”

Great River Honda offers the complete line of Honda Powersports products, as well as a full array of finance programs from Honda Financial Services.