Impact and Philanthropy

Collier Prize for State Government Accountability

Administered by the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability is a $25,000 annual award honoring exceptional investigative and political reporting focused on state government.

With Nathan S. Collier’s $8 million investment, the Collier Prize encourages journalism that strengthens transparency, exposes abuses of power, and serves the public interest. By recognizing work that holds government accountable, the prize reflects a core belief that strong communities depend on informed citizens and a vigilant free press.It is one of the largest journalism awards in the nation and the largest dedicated specifically to state government accountability.

Peter F. Collier Awards
for Ethics in Journalism

Founded by Nathan S. Collier in 2024 through a $3.6 million commitment, the Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism is granted annually and recognizes student and professional journalists at the local and national/international levels whose work reflects the highest ethical standards, even in the face of pressure, risk, or incentives to compromise.

Administered by the Ethics and Journalism Initiative at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, the award celebrates journalism that demonstrates integrity, courage, transparency, and accountability in service of the public interest.

By honoring journalists who choose principle over convenience, the Peter F. Collier Award reinforces the essential role of ethics in a free and responsible press.

Nathan S. Collier
Master of Science in Real Estate

The Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate at the University of Florida Warrington College of Business prepares the next generation of real estate leaders through rigorous academics, hands-on training, and meaningful engagement with experienced industry professionals.

The program combines classroom learning with practical application, giving students the analytical, financial, and strategic foundation needed to lead in a complex and evolving real estate industry.

Nathan S. Collier’s support of the program reflects his deep belief that education is one of the most powerful investments a person, a company, or a community can make.

Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program
at Columbia University

With the launch date in October 2026, the Nathan S. Collier Business Reporting Program at Columbia Journalism School is a fully funded workshop designed to help journalists better understand the economic, financial, and organizational forces shaping society.

Made possible by a $2.4 million gift from Nathan S. Collier, the program reflects a commitment to strengthening business journalism and expanding access to high-level professional training.

Up to 10 early to mid-carreer journalists will come together for a week-long seminar in New York City, featuring instruction from Columbia faculty, industry experts and accomplished journalists while building a lasting professional network.