The Distinguished Service Award was initiated in 1984 by the Louisiana Golf Association to honor individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the game in Louisiana.
History of recipients:
| 2012 Debbie Rivers | 1997 Oree Maralis |
| 2012 Jim Rivers | 1996 Luca Barbato |
| 2011 Jimmy Headrick | 1995 Bob DeMoss |
| 2009 Stuart P. Braud | 1994 John Fister |
| 2008 J. Michael Veron | 1993 Walter Fowler |
| 2007 Joseph Bartholomew | 1993 Jim McGonagill |
| 2006 Ronnie Melancon | 1992 Emile Zachariah |
| 2005 Mary Capouch | 1991 Albert Hand |
| 2004 Lionel Hebert | 1990 Tommy Wulff |
| 2003 Jim Pierson | 1989 Frank Leach |
| 2003 Jay Pierson | 1988 Freddie Haas, Jr. |
| 2002 Charles Dugas | 1987 Bill Bass |
| 2001 John Pruitt | 1986 Henry Thomas |
| 2000 Frank Mackel | 1985 Mike Barbato |
| 1999 Frank Gumpert | 1984 W.E. “Winnie” Cole |
| 1998 Johnny Myers |
