Heroism Award
A lifesaving award presented to a registered youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism in saving or attempting to save a life at minimum risk to self. See "Honor Medal," "Medal of Merit," and "National Certificate of Merit."

high adventure
Can refer to high-adventure activities or to trek programs administered by local councils for older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. Use a hyphen when the words are used as a modifier ("high-adventure program") except in titles of divisions and bases as noted in the Language of Scouting ("High Adventure Division").

High Adventure Division
This national office division develops and administers the national high-adventure program for older Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers offered at the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys, the Double H High Adventure Base in central New Mexico, the Northern Tier National High Adventure Program in northern Minnesota and Canada, and Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico.

his, her
Do not presume maleness in constructing a sentence. If possible, recast in the plural to avoid wordiness. Avoid: "A district executive should keep his volunteer records organized." Better: "A district executive should keep his or her volunteer records organized." Even better: "District executives should keep their volunteer records organized."

Hispanic Emphasis
This special effort of the BSA makes an effort to bring Scouting to Hispanic communities, where it has traditionally been difficult to establish the program.

Historic Trails Award
An award that may be earned by members of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew for hiking a trail listed in Nationally Approved Historic Trails and completing a project related to the trail.

home office
Formerly, the term used for "national office." Appropriate only in a historical context.

home page
Two words.

Honor Medal
A lifesaving award presented to a registered youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism in saving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self. May also be presented with crossed palms when both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness are demonstrated in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self. See "Heroism Award," "Medal of Merit," and "National Certificate of Merit."

Honor Patrol Award
An embroidered star worn beneath the patrol medallion distinguishes a member of a patrol that has won this award by meeting requirements in patrol spirit; patrol meetings; hikes, outdoor activities, and other events; Good Turns or service projects; advancement; membership; uniform; and patrol leaders' council attendance. Formerly known as the Baden-Powell Patrol Award.

Honor Unit Award, BSA
Presented annually by councils to units for achievement in membership growth, quality program, and leadership training.

Hornaday Award
See "William T. Hornaday Award."

Humanics
See "American Humanics Inc."

hyphen
See "punctuation."