Adjective modifier

• blue: Even more thrilling is the battle for the blue riband Post 1989 title.

• white: I had a fine black silk hat band, tied with white love riband And a pair of white gloves.

Modifies a noun

• event: King's had a hard draw in the blue riband Championship eights event, the Queen Mother Cup.

• award: The winner of the blue riband award Training Company of the Year went to SmartForce.