River Valley Power & Sport named Evinrude's 2018 National Dealer of the Year

STURTEVANT, Wis., November 19, 2018 – Evinrude today announced River Valley Power & Sport, a Minnesota-based Evinrude engine-dealer with locations in Redwing, Rochester, and Lake Minnetonka, received the company’s highest dealer recognition: National Dealer of the Year (Engines).

This recognition is part of the marine engine manufacturer’s Program Year 2018 Dealer of the Year Awards, which recognize the Evinrude dealer network in the U.S. and Canada for excellence in sales and support. Award categories are further broken down into district, region and national recipients. River Valley received all three awards in the engine categories.

“Beyond the technological advances we’ve put into the Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines, we are equally proud of having built a strong network of dealers, like River Valley Sport & Marine, who offer customers the best ownership experience from sale to service,” said Tracy Crocker, president of the BRP Marine Group and senior vice president and general manager of Evinrude. “We are honored to recognize our Dealers of the Year and thank all of those who provide excellent support to our loyal customers.”

River Valley Power & Sport is among 28 dealers across the U.S. and Canada, including Hannay’s Marine in St. Anthony, Minn., recognized as Dealers of the Year in Engines or Parts and Accessories. It is the only U.S. dealer in the engine category to be recognized at the district, regional, and national level.

“Evinrude offers the most powerful, fuel efficient engine line on the market,” said River Valley Sport & Marine [President/Founder], John Wooden. “Their commitment to giving anglers and boaters the most cost effective and advanced engine is as clear as their ability to help dealers grow our business. We are proud to be an Evinrude dealer and honored to be recognized as a leader in customer service and sales.”

Evinrude’s engine line up, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers customers superior value across a full range of applications, and are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide.

About Evinrude:
Evinrude, part of the BRP Marine Group, is a global manufacturer of outboard marine engines. A model of innovation, Evinrude developed the first commercially viable outboard engine in 1909. Celebrating 110 years of innovation in 2019, Evinrude’s engine line up, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers customers superior value across a full range of applications while meeting all global emissions standards. Engines are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide. For more information visit http://www.evinrude.com.

About River Valley Power & Sport:
River Valley Power and Sport is a family owned marine and power sports dealership located in Red Wing, Rochester and on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota. After 22 years of business they have taken on some of the industry’s leading brands such as AlumaCraft, Bennington, Centurion, Manitou, Monterey, South Bay, Supreme, Yamaha Boats, Yamaha PWC, Sea Doo, Honda, Suzuki, Can Am, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha. The dealership offers a wide range of departments from accounting, sales, marketing, finance, parts and service that all play an integral part in their day to day operations. Each department has an impact in the customer experience that is provided at River Valley Power and Sport. For more information visit: www.rivervalleypowerandsport.com