[New York, NY] – [May 7, 2025] – The Collier Companies is honored to present the inaugural winners of the prestigious Peter F. Collier Awards for Ethics in Journalism. This esteemed award, supported by Nathan S. Collier, celebrates journalism that upholds the highest ethical standards in the face of pressure or incentives to do otherwise.
The awards ceremony took place at the Paley Center for Media in New York City on April 10, 2025. The event featured public conversations with the finalists in the student, local, and national/international categories about the ethical issues that arose in their reporting and that confront journalists more generally. The Collier Companies expresses heartfelt gratitude to all participants, judges, and supporters who made this event possible. We celebrate the exceptional work recognized by the awards and the unwavering commitment to integrity demonstrated by the winners.
The winners of the inaugural Peter F. Collier Awards for Ethics in Journalism are Ariane Luthi for “‘They Promised to Take Out Our Families’: The Afghans America Left Behind” in the Student Category; Documented for “Fear Across Borders: Chinese Americans and the Shadow of Surveillance” in the Local Category; and The Washington Post for “Abused by the Badge” in the National/International Category.
Image of the 2025 Awards
Stephen J. Adler, Founding Director of the Ethics and Journalism Initiative, remarked, “The strength of the work confirmed our belief that a greater focus on ethics — on rigorous, factual reporting, transparency, humility, and fairness — can help journalists become more effective and more trustworthy. This is particularly important in this era of disinformation and distrust”.
Nathan S. Collier, founder and chairman of the Collier Companies, is sponsoring the award in honor of his great grand uncle, Peter F. Collier, who emigrated from Ireland in 1866, became a book publisher, and founded the renowned magazine, Collier’s Weekly, in 1888. Nathan spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of ethical journalism and the pursuit of truth. The legacy of Peter F. Collier is deeply embedded in this event, with his dedication to integrity in journalism serving as a guiding principle for the Collier Awards.
Pictured: Nathan S. Collier posing with Stephen J. Adler
For more information, read the full NYU article: https://as.nyu.edu/features/impact-makers/collier-awards-2025.html
Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for your commitment to ethical journalism!
