blue ribbon
Top fair award
Blue ribbon describes the highest distinction or top prize in a competition: a blue-ribbon panel of experts, the blue-ribbon winner at the county fair.
The term comes from the blue silk ribbon traditionally awarded for first place.
A blue-ribbon jury or committee consists of specially selected, high-caliber members.
As a noun, the blue ribbon is the prize itself.
Reward for winning
- trophyAward for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- winnerOne who prevails
- honorsRecognition for achievement
accolade · rosette · distinction · recognition · commendation · laurels · badge · certificate
Added cost for better
- top-qualityOf the highest standard
- first-rateOf superior quality
- superiorHigher in rank
- finestSuperlative in quality
choice · select · prime · grade-A · best · exemplary · top-tier · elite
Impartial and unbiased
- contestOrganized competitive event
- livestockDomesticated farm animals
- judgingForming an opinion
- showMake something apparent
exhibition · bake-off · 4-H · agricultural · category · entry · exhibit · pageant
Payment for services rendered
- committeeAppointed group for duties
- juryLegal decision-making body
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- advisoryNotice recommending action
review · task-force · investigation · oversight · inquiry · board · assessment · evaluation
prize
Reward for winning
honors · accolade · rosette · distinction · recognition · commendation · laurels · badge · certificate · sash
premium
Added cost for better
- top-qualityOf the highest standard
- first-rateOf superior quality
- superiorHigher in rank
finest · choice · select · prime · grade-A · best · exemplary · top-tier · elite · prestigious
fair
Impartial and unbiased
show · exhibition · bake-off · 4-H · agricultural · category · entry · exhibit · pageant
commission
Payment for services rendered
advisory · review · task-force · investigation · oversight · inquiry · board · assessment · evaluation · independent
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- ribbonsgrosgrain, rosette, cockade, ticker tape
- Sports AwardsMVP, gold medal, silver medal, Gold Glove, bronze medal
- winnerswinner, winners, champion, champions, victors
- dog showsdog shows, show ring, handler, show dog, show dogs
- livestock showsstock show, livestock show, livestock shows, showring, show ring
blue ribbonlast place
Lowest rank achieved
dead last · bottom of the barrel · disqualified · booby prize · wooden spoon
blue ribbonbottom-tier
Worst category or ranking
substandard · inferior · second-rate · reject · low-quality
blue, ribbon, ribbons, bluish, bluer, ribboned, blueness, bluest, bluing