Wed. (Feb. 8, 2023) 11:00AM - 1:00PM UNITY LUNCHEON in the ballroom of MTSU's Student Union Building. This event is a major part of Black History Month. This year, at least five honorees age 50 or older who have resided in the Middle Tennessee area for 20 years or more and who have made outstanding contributions to their community are selected from among submitted nominations in the following categories: Education; Community Service; Advocate of Civility; Excellence in Sports; and Contribution to Black Arts. Sometimes multiple honorees are selected in individual categories.

Deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 19, 2022. To nominate an individual and for category details, visit https://www.mtsu.edu/aahm/unity-awards-withform.php and submit a form electronically. You may also visit https://www.mtsu.edu/aahm/unity-awards.php for more information regarding the Unity Luncheon and to access the list of past honorees. Or contact Danielle Rochelle, director of Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, at 615-898-5812 or Danielle.Rochelle@mtsu.edu.