The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Region 10 established the Distinguished Service Medal Award to honor exceptional contributions to ASCE and the community, initiated on July 24, 2019. The award process involves a consistent call for nominations, overseen by Dr. Brett C. Phillips, with the intention of presenting the award annually, although it may not be awarded every year based on merit.%0aThe document details the nomination process, including package requirements and eligibility criteria, alongside the inaugural awards ceremony held on October 12, 2019, in Miami. Three distinguished recipients—Udai Singh, Jairo Uribe-Escamilla, and Meggan Maughan-Brown—were recognized for their contributions, with past ASCE Presidents participating in the event.