Community Awards - Lenawee Community Foundation

Celebrating the people who make Lenawee shine.

Every year, the Lenawee Community Foundation celebrates individuals, organizations, and businesses whose compassion and commitment bring health, happiness, and hope to our community.

These awards celebrate the people who make Lenawee stronger, neighbors who give selflessly, lead with compassion, and lift up others.

Each honoree reflects the best of our community: generosity, integrity, and a genuine love for helping others.

Their stories remind us that when people care deeply about one another, the entire community grows healthier, happier, and more hopeful.

’25 Award Winners

Incito Award Award Recipient

Jacob. B. Wright

Wright is a Tecumseh High School graduate who pursued architecture earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. He is an Architect/Project Manager at Krieghoff-Lenawee Co, licensed in both Michigan and Ohio. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architecture Registration Board (NCARB), the Tecumseh Public Schools CTE Advisory Committee.

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Lenawee Leadership Award Award Recipient

Robert L. Vogel

Vogel graduated as salutatorian from Clinton High School. He worked at Hardwoods of Michigan in the village of Clinton for 43 years, serving as vice president for nine years and president for 20 years, while also serving as president for Walker Lumber Bigler, PA, and vice president of Kansas City Hardwoods, MO. He was named one of the 50 most influential people in the hardwood industry in North America in 2010.

Lenawee Lifetime Legacy Award – Gary & Cindi Gray

’25 Award Winners

Lenawee Lifetime Legacy Award Award Recipient

Gary & Cindi Gray

Gary and Cindi Gray are the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Lenawee Lifetime Legacy Award. The Grays have big hearts for our community and for others, especially children. Nearly 35 years ago, they created Hot Rock Basketball Training Camp to…

’25 Award Winners

Stubnitz Award Award Recipient

Dr. Stanley & Karen Caine

Dr. Caine and his wife, Karen, moved to Adrian with their children, Rebecca, Kathryn, and David, in June of 1989 when Dr. Caine assumed the position of President of Adrian College. Both Stan and Karen come from families who believed in service to others.

Since coming to Adrian, the Caines have been members of the Adrian United Methodist Church and have volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Share the Warmth.

Lenawee Leadership Award

Honoring individuals or couples who exemplify the belief that Lenawee’s future depends on the quality of its leadership.

Recipients of this award are visionary leaders who inspire others and make a lasting difference across our county.

Lifetime Legacy Award

Recognizing individuals, couples, and families whose lifetime of giving and service has strengthened Lenawee County.

This award honors those who have supported multiple local causes for at least twenty years, creating a legacy of generosity that endures for generations.

Incito Award

Presented to an emerging leader, age 40 or under, who is shaping the future of Lenawee through volunteerism, philanthropy, and leadership.

The Incito Award celebrates young changemakers whose energy and vision inspire others to get involved and give back.

Stubnitz Award

Named in memory of Lenawee philanthropist and businessman Maurice Stubnitz, this award recognizes exemplary commitment to Lenawee County and the cause for volunteerism in the Lenawee community.

Community Pillar Award

Established in 2015, the Community Pillar Award honors individuals, couples, or businesses whose lifetime of giving and service has strengthened the very foundation of Lenawee County.

These honorees lead by example, engage others in philanthropy, and stand as enduring pillars of generosity.