Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals, both alumni and non-alumni, who have brought honor to the University through their careers and/or life contributions.
| Recipient | Class Year (if applicable) | Year Awarded |
| Leroy Bond | '51 ex | 1968 |
| Sen. David L. Boren | --- | 1977 |
| Dr. Robert L. Cargill | '51 | 1964 |
| Kenneth V. Eyer* | '43 | 1982 |
| J. Adrian Gregg* | '36 | 1968 |
| Robert Henry | --- | 1982 |
| Sen. James F. Howell | '56 | 1982 |
| Dr. James E. Hurley* | '97 hon. | 1985 |
| Dr. William E. Neptune* | '50 | 1971 |
| Donald G. Osborn | '51 | 1986 |
| John W. Parrish | '89 hon. | 1974 |
| Lawrence A. Peitz* | '94 hon. | 1990 |
| Frank Seay* | '31 | 1983 |
| Dr. Eunice Short* | '31 | 1976 |
| J. Thomas Terry | '95 hon. | 1976 |
* deceased
