Bobby and Carolyn Crabtree Named Corporate Leadership Honorees at American Red Cross Ruby Red and White Ball

At Crabtree Toyota, we have always believed that a great dealership is measured by the impact it makes in the community. That belief was honored in a meaningful way on April 25, 2026, when Bobby and Carolyn Crabtree were named Corporate Leadership Award recipients at the American Red Cross Ruby Red and White Ball in Connecticut.

The Ruby Red and White Ball marked the American Red Cross’s 40th anniversary in the region and raised over $1.3 million to fund the organization’s lifesaving programs across the state. The Crabtree Motor Group was proud to serve as a presenting sponsor of the evening alongside fellow Connecticut community leaders and supporters.

What the Corporate Leadership Award Means

The Corporate Leadership Award recognizes individuals whose dedication to community goes beyond charitable giving — it honors those who show up consistently, invest meaningfully, and inspire others to do the same. Bobby and Carolyn Crabtree were selected for exactly that kind of sustained, genuine commitment to the people and organizations that make Connecticut stronger.

For those of us at Crabtree Toyota, this recognition comes as no surprise. Bobby and Carolyn’s approach to community has always set the tone for how we operate — not just as a dealership, but as a team of neighbors who care about where we live and work.

Connecticut Roots, Community Focus

Crabtree Toyota has been serving the Watertown, CT area and the greater Connecticut community as part of the Crabtree Motor Group’s five-location family of dealerships. From Watertown to Milford to the New Haven area, our stores share a common thread: a deep, genuine investment in the communities around us.

Bobby and Carolyn have led that charge for years — through school sponsorships, nonprofit partnerships, and charitable events that benefit real families across the state. The American Red Cross Corporate Leadership Award is a fitting tribute to that body of work.

The American Red Cross 

The American Red Cross serves Connecticut residents every day — responding to home fires and natural disasters, collecting and distributing blood, training individuals in CPR and first aid, and supporting the families of active military members. The $1.3 million raised at the Ruby Red and White Ball will go directly toward sustaining and expanding that work right here in our state.

We are proud to stand behind that mission, and proud to have Bobby and Carolyn Crabtree representing our organization and our community on an evening like this.

Get Involved

If this story inspires you to get involved with the American Red Cross — whether through volunteering, donating blood, or making a financial contribution — you can learn more at redcross.org.

To explore Crabtree Toyota’s community involvement and learn more about the Crabtree Motor Group family of dealerships, visit our About Us page or come see us in Watertown, CT.