Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Medal and Eagle Scout square knot emblem with DESA device
OwnerScouting America
CountryUnited States
Created1969
Awarded forAn Eagle Scout who earned the award at least 25 years ago, achieved extraordinary national recognition, fame, or eminence within their profession, and has a strong record of voluntary service
Recipients2,191 (1969–2022)

The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA) is a distinguished service award of Scouting America. It is awarded to an Eagle Scout who has achieved extraordinary national-level recognition, fame, or eminence within their profession and has a strong record of voluntary service to their community. Stringent criteria begins with a minimum of 25 years from the official record date the Eagle Scout rank was earned, a nomination process, selection committee review, and approval by the National Eagle Scout Association. It is one of two Scouting America awards for adults that is dependent upon the recipient being an Eagle Scout; the other is the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA).

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