An Advisor who wears the Cross of Honor has received a distinctive honor that can only be given by the International Supreme Council to a member of an Advisory Council or a personal representative of an Executive Officer.

The Cross of Honor denotes three or more years of conspicuous meritorious servie to a Chapter or Jurisdiction, and exceptionally outstanding efforts on behalf of DeMolay. Since females may serve on an Executive Officer's staff, this is the only DeMolay honor which may be granted to a woman.

Recommendations are made by the Advisory Council to the Executive Officer, who nominates individuals for this honor. Nomination forms are available from the Executive Officer, who must receive them by the deadline of March 15th of each year. A nomination fee is established each year by the Grand Secretary. The fee covers processing and regalia. The fee is submitted with the Completed nomination form to the Executive Officer. He forwards the nomination to the International Supreme Council, whose unanimous vote at the annual Session is required to grant the honor.