The annual Joe Nunley Distinguished Veteran Award honors veterans who exemplify the “MTSU Spirit of Service” through their extraordinary character and distinguished service in the Middle Tennessee community. This award celebrates the career of Dr. Joe Nunley, a World War II US Army veteran, an MTSU alum, professor, historian, and former MTSU Director of Alumni Affairs.

The first award was presented in 1990.  More information on the history of the Nunley Award an be found here.