Established in 2015, The Society of John Gaither Descendants Distinguished Service Award (DSA) honors those who have displayed leadership, an enthusiasm for Gaither family history, a dedication to serving the Society, or have brought honor to the Gaither family. The following is a list of those honored:

2016: Lieutenant General Ridgely Gaither
2015: John Francis Gaither, Sr.
2015: Eva Gaither Thornberry
2015: James Melford Gaither, Sr.