diff --git a/contracts/autonomous-admin/DecentAutonomousAdminV1.sol b/contracts/autonomous-admin/DecentAutonomousAdminV1.sol
index 3588fc2..1915b79 100644
--- a/contracts/autonomous-admin/DecentAutonomousAdminV1.sol
+++ b/contracts/autonomous-admin/DecentAutonomousAdminV1.sol
@@ -30,7 +30,9 @@ contract DecentAutonomousAdminV1 is
         // This will burn the hat since wearer is no longer eligible
         args.hatsProtocol.checkHatWearerStatus(args.hatId, args.currentWearer);
         // This will mint the hat to the nominated wearer
-        args.hatsProtocol.mintHat(args.hatId, args.nominatedWearer);
+        if (args.nominatedWearer != args.currentWearer) {
+            args.hatsProtocol.mintHat(args.hatId, args.nominatedWearer);
+        }
     }
 
     function supportsInterface(