Guardian Medal
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| Guardian Medal | |
|---|---|
 Guardian Medal | |
| Type | Medal |
| Presented by | Secretary of Transportation |
| Eligibility | Senior government officials and senior officers of the United States Coast Guard |
| Status | Disestablished 28 February 2003 |
| Established | 11 September 2001 |
 Ribbon bar of the Guardian Medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Defense Superior Service Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Legion of Merit[1] |
The Guardian Medal or Department of Transportation Guardian Medal is an award of the United States Department of Transportation which was established by Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The Guardian Medal was awarded to senior government officials who, through visionary leadership, redirected the focus and resources of their organization, or major entities within their organization, and whose efforts had a profound impact in their field, the Federal Government, or on the public in providing for the protection and security of the United States and its citizens. To justify this decoration, nominations must have demonstrated exceptional performance of duty while in a position of great responsibility, clearly above that normally expected, which has contributed materially to the betterment of the United States. The Secretary of Transportation presented this award to those persons in national level positions of great responsibility.[2] New recommendations for the Department of Transportation Guardian Medal are not authorized.[3]
