Grand Champion

Illustration of a blue ribbon with gold text on it all on a white background

The blue ribbon has been used for different purposes throughout history. Nowadays, a blue ribbon is typically associated with high quality and excellence. This is an association that comes from the sixteenth century French knight’s order, known as Ordre du Saint Esprit, in which members were called Cordon-bleus after the blue ribbons that they wore. There is also some association from the prize of an unofficial accolade, known as The Blue Riband, which is awarded to the fastest passenger ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The symbol of the blue ribbon is also used by companies and sellers as a marketing ploy to attract buyers.