Robert and Sandy Trevino are the recipients of the 2026 Stubnitz Award. The Stubnitz Award is presented annually to a person or couple demonstrating exemplary commitment to Lenawee Cares, our community, and volunteerism in Lenawee. The award is named in memory of Lenawee’s philanthropist and businessman, Maurice Stubnitz.
For more than five decades, Robert and Sandy Trevino have faithfully served Lenawee County through quiet, consistent volunteerism. Their lives reflect a deep belief in neighbors helping neighbors, and their steady presence has touched children, seniors, migrant workers, and families across our community. Together, they exemplify the heart of the Stubnitz Award.
Robert has devoted countless volunteer hours to the Lenawee County Department on Aging, serving as a tax consultant, trainer, and trusted helper for older adults navigating important financial paperwork. He served on the fundraising committee for Bixby Hospital, the United Way Board, has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, supported migrant ministry efforts, and given many years of service at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Through Civitan and other service organizations, Robert has consistently stepped in wherever extra hands were needed — not for recognition, but simply to help.
For more than 25 years, Sandy personally visited migrant camps throughout Lenawee County, delivering food, clothing, and essential supplies directly to families. Often organizing donations herself, she ensured that those facing hardship felt cared for and welcomed. She co-founded the Adrian Community Nursery to support families with young children and has volunteered with the Goodwill Lark Board, Maurice Spears Campus Board, Civitan, and her church community. As a Eucharistic minister and choir member, she continues to serve faithfully and joyfully.
What stands out most about Robert and Sandy is their willingness to show up week after week, year after year. Their service is rooted in compassion, humility, and a genuine desire to meet practical needs. They have strengthened our community not through titles or accolades, but through decades of hands-on care and personal connection.
Their example reminds us that meaningful change often begins with small, consistent acts of kindness — and that a deep love for Lenawee County is best expressed through service to others.