The Collier Trophy is an annual aviation award administered by the U.S. National Aeronautics Association (NAA), presented to those that have made "the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year." Robert J. Collier, publisher of "Collier's Weekly" magazine, … Wikipedia
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Established 1911, the Robert J Collier Trophy was first granted in 1929 as a national award honoring those who had made significant achievements in the advancement of aviation. www.aerofiles.com/collier-trophy.html
Robert Collier commissioned the trophy in 1910 with the intent to encourage the American aviation community to strive for excellence and achievement in aeronautic development. www.naa.aero/html/awards/index.cfm?cmsid=62
