What is the DAISY Award?

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget! To learn more about the DAISY Foundation, please click here.

Daisy Award Honorees

Each year, CMH awards two DAISY Awards—one in May and one in November! The DAISY Honoree is celebrated with a brief recognition ceremony and refreshments with their supervisor, departmental colleagues, and family/friends. Past honorees include:

• Jeanie Holbeck, ICU RN (May 2023)

To nominate a deserving nurse for the DAISY Award, please complete the form below!