What is the DAISY Award?

The DAISY Award was established by the DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of an auto-immune disease. The Barnes Family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, so they created the national award to thank nurses everywhere. 

Through nominations by patients, visitors and co-workers, nurses are selected periodically by a special committee to receive The DAISY Award. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.

Nominate an extraordinary nurse today!

Share how your nurse made a special connection with you, how your nurse went above and beyond or an example of how your nurse demonstrated exemplary compassion.  Click on the link below and complete your nomination form.