Nexen Tire and The Purple Heart Foundation have partnered again for the third Nexen Hero campaign. For its third iteration dubbed ‘Nexen Hero III,’ Nexen Tire and The Purple Heart Foundation are inviting veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed forces be nominated for a chance to receive a custom 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4×4, equipped with 37-inch Nexen Roadian MTX Xtreme off-road tires. Previous Nexen Hero campaigns were reserved for Purple Heart Medal Recipients and members of Military Order of The Purple Heart.

Nexen Tire will also match donations made to the Purple Heart Foundation through the www.NexenTireUSA.com/NexenHero webpage during the giveaway period, up to $30,000. The campaign begins on Oct. 17, and the vehicle recipient will be selected by the Purple Heart Foundation live on national TV during the week of Dec. 16.

Earlier this year, many nominations poured in during the second Nexen Hero Campaign. The program, which concluded on Aug. 7 on National Purple Heart Day, honored retired Army Master Sgt. Brian Porter as the recipient of a custom 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S equipped with 35-inch Nexen Roadian MTX Xtreme off-road tires. Porter marked the second Purple Heart Medal Recipient to receive a custom vehicle as part of the Nexen Hero program. Retired Marine Cpl. Steven Diaz was the first winner of the Nexen Hero program “American Muscle for American Heroes,” receiving a custom 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T equipped with Nexen Roadian HP Street Sport All-Season radial tires. Both vehicles were modified by legendary car customizer Kenny Pfitzer of Zero to 60 Designs.

For this year’s build, Nexen Tire has partnered with leading Jeep aftermarket parts specialists to help transform the Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Rubicon into an off-road-ready warrior. Southern California Jeep builder All J Products in Big Bear Lake was tasked with modifying the Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

The nomination period runs Oct. 17 to Dec. 3 and the recipient will be announced live on national TV on the week of Dec. 16. To be eligible, nominees must be honorably discharged veterans from a U.S. armed service, subject to verification by the nominees’ DD-214 form and must be willing to consent to a background check. The Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Rubicon recipient will be selected by Nexen Tire America, Inc. representatives in collaboration with The Purple Heart Foundation based on a variety of factors, including their overall military service and ongoing commitment to their community.

To nominate a veteran, make a donation to The Purple Heart Foundation and for official giveaway rules, please visit www.nexentireusa.com/nexenhero.