Two men in tuxedos at Tony Jannus Awards ceremony, one wearing blue ribbon medal, standing before aviation emblem

Two distinguished gentlemen in formal black tie attire pose at the Tony Jannus Awards ceremony, with one recipient wearing the characteristic blue ribbon medal. The Tony Jannus Award recognizes outstanding individual achievement in scheduled commercial aviation, honoring pioneers who advanced the industry that Sir Freddie Laker helped revolutionize with his low-cost airline model.