The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in a significant, positive impact on youth, units, and a district and/or council.
To be considered for the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award, a candidate recipient must be nominated by a currently registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. Commissioners may not nominate themselves. Unlike the Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service, the Distinguished Commissioner Service Award may only be awarded once to a commissioner.