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.