The phrase "gold medallions" refers to shiny, flat discs made of gold that are often given as awards to winners of competitions, like the Olympic Games. Full definition
I was upgraded on this flight due to being a Delta Gold Medallion member where one of the benefits is upgrades on award tickets. (first2board.com)
Here's an example of how Rollover MQMs work: You reach Gold Medallion Status for 2018 by earning 60,000 MQMs and $ 9,000 MQDs during the 2017 calendar year. (delta.com)
Her latest novel, THE ANESTHESIA GAME, is the recipient of the 5 Star Readers» Favorite insignia, 5 star Clarion Review insignia, and the 2016 IPPY gold medallion for Visionary Fiction. (bookviral.com)