Northwest Golf Course Superintendents Association presents this award to individuals that have made significant contributions to the turfgrass industry. If you know someone you would like to nominate for the Distinguished Service Award, please complete the Nomination Form.
Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form
| 1998 | Paul Mechling | Heather Downs CC |
| 1999 | Jim Burnard | Belmont CC |
| 2000 | John Kennedy | Highland Meadows Golf Club |
| 2001 | Mike Willhite | Napoleon Municipal Golf Course |
| 2002 | John Smith | Tecumseh CC |
| 2003 | Jim Hemrick | Country Acres |
| 2004 | Jim Bishop | Sycamore Springs |
| 2005 | Bill Locke | Century Equipment |
| 2006 | Eric Smith | Belmont CC |
| 2008 | Don Lawrence | Red Hawk Run | 2009 | Chris Moyer | Findlay Country Club | 2010 | Shawn Golz | Auglaize Golf Club |