The aim of the ICA Distinguished Service Awards program is to recognize the importance of personal leadership in the design and implementation of information systems in the delivery of services to citizens and to celebrate outstanding leadership and steadfast support to the successful development of the ICA over many years. The recipients of the distinguished award are shown below, arranged by year.

2012
Award not granted in 2012
2011
Frank Leyman Belgium		Award
2010
Marty Wagner United States of America		Award
2009
Hans Werner Ksica Austria		Award
2008
Award not granted in 2008
2007
Award not granted in 2007
2006
Nachman OronIsrael		Award
Arvo Ott Estonia		Award
2005
Martha Dorris United States of America		Award
Dr Ilmari Pietarinen The Netherlands		Award
2004
Ann Steward Australia		Award
Des Vincent United Kingdom		Award
2003
John Riddle Canada		Award
2002
Poul Bernt Jensen Denmark		Award
Andras Szigeti Hungary		Award