On My Honor Award




The On My Honor Award is the Latter-day Saint religious award for Boy Scouts (see Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders [1998], 190).

To earn the On My Honor Award, young men must:

  • Complete the requirements for the Duty to God certificate for deacons (or for another Duty to God certificate)
  • Achieve the Scout rank of Star in the United States, or equivalent Scouting award in other countries (see Fulfilling Our Duty to God: Deacon [guidebook, 2001], 10)

 
 

On My Honor Award - Adult

The On My Honor Adult Recognition may be given to adult Scout leaders, including Cub Scout leaders (see Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders [1998], 190, 240).

The requirements for this recognition, as given in the On My Honor Adult Recognition card (item no. 31530), are as follows:

  • Be registered and participate in a Church-sponsored Scouting unit.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Have served a minimum of three years in the Aaronic Priesthood or Primary.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with the Aaronic Priesthood or Primary program, as shown in an interview with the bishop.
  • Be worthy, as shown in an interview with the bishop.
  • Complete the basic training for Scouting leaders.