"The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to adult Members of the Association in recognition of meritorious services of different degrees rendered to the Association over substantial period."

The Distinguished Service Medal is an award for merits of the Scout Association of Hong Kong, which was introduced in 1977 Common Era, equivalent to the "Medal of Merit" of the Scouts of United Kingdom.

There are total 2 leaders of the 161st Hong Kong Group received this honour, the list is as follows:

Distinguished Service Medal

• 1996 Common Era

  • HO Wai-keung

• 1997 Common Era

  • YAM Suk-yee