Fair Competitions
In some fair competitions in the U.S., particularly 4-H and FFA livestock and horticultural events, blue ribbons may be awarded to any project or exhibit which meets or exceeds all of a competition's judging criteria. In Canada blue ribbons are awarded to second place, with red ribbons awarded to first.
The project may not necessarily be the first place finisher, however. In such cases, a purple ribbon may given to the champion and second-place (or reserve) champion.
Awards are generally given according to the following scale
| Polity | Place | ribbon |
|---|---|---|
| USA | First place | blue ribbon |
| Second place | red ribbon | |
| Third place | yellow ribbon | |
| Fourth place | white ribbon | |
| Fifth place | pink ribbon | |
| Sixth place | green ribbon | |
| Seventh place | purple ribbon | |
| Eighth place | brown ribbon | |
| Canada | First place | red ribbon |
| Second place | blue ribbon | |
| Third place | white ribbon | |
| Fourth place | yellow ribbon | |
| Fifth place | green ribbon | |
| Sixth place | pink ribbon | |
| Seventh place | purple ribbon | |
| Eighth place | brown ribbon |
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—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)