American Honda Recognizes Sharp Decisions Inc. as a Top Supplier With Premier Partner Award

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura today presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Sharp Decisions Inc. of El Segundo, CA for excellence in Information Technology consulting services. Sharp Decisions was one of 15 award recipients selected from 53 suppliers nominated by American Honda associates nationwide and one of five award recipients in the Level 1 category.

"Sharp Decisions is honored to be recognized for excellence from American Honda Corporation, and especially proud to receive the award for the second straight year," said Linda Hazzard, Western Region Vice President of Sharp Decisions, Inc. "American Honda is a corporation known world-wide for its high quality standards. They continue to encourage us to set higher goals for ourselves and provide them with best-in-class services."

The Premier Partner Awards were established in 1998 to recognize suppliers who embrace American Honda's philosophy of exceeding customer expectations. This year's award winners represent excellence in a variety of industries including logistics, printing, marketing, consulting, training, interactive solutions and much more.

"Today we acknowledge an elite group of suppliers who embody Honda's philosophy of delivering the highest possible value to our customers through quality products and customer service," said Gary Kessler, American Honda's senior vice president of human resources and administration. "We appreciate the commitment from these fine organizations and thank them for their contribution to Honda's success."

About Honda

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda began U.S. production in Ohio in 1979, and began U.S. automobile production in 1982 at its Marysville, Ohio, auto plant. The company has invested more than $10.6 billion in its North America operations, including 14 major manufacturing facilities employing more than 35,000 associates and producing more than 4 million products annually, including more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura automobiles as well as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, lawn mowers, general-purpose engines and other power equipment products. Honda currently partners with more than 600 North American suppliers and on a global basis purchased more than $18.8 billion in parts and materials from North American suppliers last year.

About Sharp Decisions

Sharp Decisions Inc. provides Information Technology consulting services across a wide variety of services and strengths with concentrations in automotive, finance, government, and insurance businesses. Its efforts have helped companies reduce costs by creating streamlined processes, thereby maximizing their relationships with customers and suppliers.

SDI is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (W.O.B.E.) formed in 1990. Located in New York City, Los Angeles, Phoenix and London, the firm supports clients and consultants nationally in the United States, plus Europe, and South America.

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Contacts: Marisha Viray Sharp Decisions 310-414-2000 x5 Alicia Jones American Honda Motor Co. 310-781-5542