The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts just as the Silver Beaver Award is a national recognition presented by councils. It can be presented to any registered adult volunteer who has provided outstanding service at the district level.
Multiple leaders of Troop 701 have been honored with the District Award of Merit:
- Leslie Moder, 2015.
- Nancy Kachmarik, 2004.
- Donald E. Young, 2002.
- Charles F. Williams, 2001.
- Douglas J. Dittman, 2000.
- Joseph F. Wollet, 2000.
- Daniel Estrem, 1992.
- Mark Reinbrecht, 1986.
