Established in 1982, the Distinguished Service Athletic Award recognizes individuals who:
 

• have made significant contributions to UW-Stout athletics in roles other than participation in a sport(s) or administration to the program.
• through long-term contributions of time and energy (and/or in some cases, financial support) have helped UW-Stout provide quality athletic experiences to its student athletes, students, faculty and the Menomonie community.
• through concerns and understanding have encouraged student athletes to complete their degrees at UW-Stout.
• have modeled sportsmanship and dedication and have encouraged and inspired similar traits in others.

Recipients

1982 - Phil Johnson
1983 - Frank Belisle
1984 - B.F. "Budge" O'Connell
1985 - Maurie Michelbook
1986 - William "Bill" Duncan
1987 - Robert Melrose
1988 - Robert S. Swanson
1989 - Will Valett
1990 - James Lammer
1991 - Mark Peddecord
1992 - Steve Vande Berg
1993 - Ken Erickson
1994 - Gene Hatfield
1995 - Charles Buelow
1996 - Fred Flint
1997 - Jake Bostrom
1998 - Judy Spain
1999 - Father Charles Blecha
2000 - Joseph Larkin
2001 - Michael Ritland
2002 - Paul and Sharon Ramey
2003 - Carol Dobrunz
2004 - John Houle
2005 - Richard Lowery
2006 - Harlen Knutson
2007 - Larry Kuester
2008 - Wayne, Bonnie and Craig Sandbulte
2009 - Bob Michels
2010 - Judy Kahl
2011 - Steve Schrantz
2012 - Terry Eikamp
2014 - Charles W. Sorensen
2015 - Lee Smalley
2022 - Anne Steiner