MacNaughton has dedicated his life to serving Lenawee County through decades of leadership, mentorship, and hands-on community involvement. A tireless advocate for others, Tom’s impact spans generations – strengthening organizations, uplifting individuals, and inspiring a culture of service rooted in compassion and connection.

MacNaughton retired after a 31-year career with the Lenawee County Department on Aging, including 24 years as Director. During his tenure, he championed innovative programs that helped older adults remain independent, including transportation, home repair services, and large-scale volunteer initiatives such as a community-wide leaf-raking program that mobilized students to serve seniors. His leadership helped build a strong, lasting foundation of support for Lenawee County’s aging population.

Beyond his professional career, Tom has played a pivotal role in sustaining and strengthening key community institutions. As a longtime leader and volunteer with the Lenawee County YMCA, he helped guide the organization through a period of significant financial hardship. Serving as interim director, donating his salary back to the YMCA, and working alongside partners, he helped to secure its future. His efforts were instrumental in ensuring the YMCA’s continued presence and long-term success in Lenawee County.

Tom’s passion for youth development and mentorship is evident in his work with Adrian Public Schools, where he has coached boys and girls cross country and girls tennis. Under his guidance, the cross country program has grown in both participation and success, earning multiple championships and state-level recognition. More importantly, Tom has built a culture centered on character, discipline, and belonging – impacting not only athletes, but their families and the broader community.

A lifelong runner, Tom also leads the Lenawee Runners Group and organizes community races and events that promote health, connection, and inclusion. Alongside his wife, Christine, he has dedicated years to the YMCA Splash and Dash youth triathlon, an event now named in their honor. Known for his humility, kindness, and unwavering commitment, Tom leads by example. He often works quietly behind the scenes, always putting others first. Whether supporting seniors, mentoring young people, or strengthening community organizations, Tom MacNaughton embodies the very best of Lenawee County and continues to inspire those around him to serve, lead, and care deeply for their community.

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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.

Vogel has served the Lenawee community on numerous boards and committees. He served on the Herrick Hospital Development Board, the ProMedica Herrick Hospital Board, and the ProMedica North Region Board, Lenawee Intermediate School District Board.

He currently serves on the boards of Hospice of Lenawee (since 2013), Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County (Treasurer), Sam Beaufort Woodworking Institute (charter board member), and the Lenawee Community Foundation (since 1999).

Vogel is a member of the Lenawee Cares Pillars Club and helped start the Clinton Area Fund. He is a charter member, active participant, and donator to the Hunters Helping Lenawee initiative which donated a record 5,185 pounds of venison to the Lenawee community for the 2024-25 hunting season.

Vogel believes you can go far in life without leaving town through involvement in your community and its causes. He works hard for our community and quietly lives each day as an example of the quality of leadership that determines a positive future for our county.

The Lenawee Leadership Award honors a person or couple, who exemplify the underlying principle that the future of our county will be determined by the quality of its leadership.

Formerly known as the Maple Leaf Award and established in 1953, previous recipients continue to be recognized as recipients of the Lenawee Leadership Award and are listed on the Foundation’s website.

“We are honored to be given the opportunity through The Lenawee Leadership Award to recognize outstanding community leaders, and the impact they have on our community and its future,” stated Dave Hickman, Chairman of the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors.

The award has a county-wide focus that mirrors the Lenawee Community Foundation’s mission: to connect people who care with causes that matter, bringing HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and HOPE to our community, now and forever.

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