The Referee's Badge of Honour is awarded at three levels: bronze, silver and gold.
The Referee's Badge of Honour in Silver is awarded to all active IHF referees who are included in the IHF list of elite referees and/or have taken part in a Men's or Women's Junior World Championship, a Men's or Women's Youth World Championship or a Beach Handball World Championship.
For all three levels, the referees, besides having the required technical qualifications, must serve as suitable role models as regards their strict neutrality and personal behaviour.
The honouring is awarded by the Council at the recommendation of the IHF Playing Rules and Referees Commission.
The Badge of Honour is presented by the PRC president or his representative.