The Distinguished Service Award was created to honor individuals who have dedicated 25 years or more of active involvement in the local, state and national associations of REALTORS. DSAs have never served as an OAR president, or as a paid staff member at any level of the organization. The following individuals have received this prestigious award:
* Deceased
National Association of REALTORS Distinguished Service Award winners from Ohio
- Barbara Lach (2016)
- Steve Casper (2005)
- *Owen Hall (1993)
- *Vince Aveni (1989)
- *Chet Sudbrack (1987)
- *Paul Everson (1982)