Northville Ad Manager Given Top Award from Patch

Patch gave Ad Manager Susanne Spruit, of Northville, props for her outstanding contributions to the company in New York City on Friday morning.

The PROPS award (Public Recognition for Outstanding Patch Style) is given to those who best demonstrate Patch's goals. The award is given to only five Patch employees company-wide to those that have gone above and beyond duties and provide an outstanding example for others. Patch, which is headquarterd in the Big Apple, has 906 Patches and 1,500 employees across the country from Long Island to Malibu.

Spruit sells ads for Patch in several communities throughout Oakland and Wayne counties. Patch Regional Publisher Rob Cucheran nominated Spruit for the award.

"Susanne is a senior leader on this team, always helping, encouraging and assisting other employees," Cucheran noted in his nomination. "She stays positive in change, works hard and always helps those around her. She is proud to say she works for Patch."

Royal Oak Patch Editor Judy Davids has also received a "Green Monster" award from Patch for exceptional achievement.