Brasscraft Manufacturing Company announced it has awarded the 2018 Robert M. Zell Award to Sarah Jones. Jones is a manager of claims administration and works at the company's Novi headquarters. The Zell Award was created 28 years ago in honor of the company founder, Robert M. Zell. It recognizes employees who epitomize and embrace Mr. Zell’s vision – to deliver the highest quality and innovative products to Brasscraft's customers.

“We received multiple nominations for Sarah showing that many people recognized how she goes above and beyond the call of duty to live out the values that the Robert Zell award recognizes,” said Brasscraft PresidentTom Assante. “Sarah has played multiple roles in multiple functions and at each stop she lived the values of this award.  She has also been a key driver of the Continuous Improvement (CI) culture and has driven many improvements into the business by using CI as a tool.”

“I am happy to know that the work I give is seen as in line with the quality Brasscraft stands for," said Jones. "Winning this award is humbling. I’m honored that my peers saw fit to choose me out of so many other deserving nominees.”

Winners of the Zell Award receive an engraved plaque and a monetary reward.