Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal
| Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal | |
|---|---|
Ribbon of the award | |
| Type | Honorary award |
| Awarded for | Outstanding leadership and distinguished contributions of major significance |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | the United States Department of Transportation |
| Eligibility | Department of Transportation civilian employees, formerly to US Coast Guard personnel. |
The related Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award, a unit level award of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Silver Star |
| Next (lower) | Defense Superior Service Medal |
The Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Achievement Medal also known as the Department of Transportation Gold Medal is the highest honorary award of the United States Department of Transportation.