The DAISY Award® for Nurses
The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses is a national program designed to recognize and honor nurses who have gone the extra mile in showing care and compassion. The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications an autoimmune disease at the age of 33, who were inspired by the dedication of the nurses caring for their loved one. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem.
Nominate a Nurse!
Meadville Medical Center has partnered with the DAISY Foundation to honor nurses, and nominations are collected through the Foundation’s website. Follow this link (same as the button below) to the nomination form for MMC and provide some information about yourself and the MMC nurse you are nominating for the DAISY Award®. You are asked to describe a specific situation or story that demonstrates how the nurse you are nominating made a meaningful difference in the care of yourself or a loved one!
The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 12, 2024!
Nominate a Support Staff Member!
The BEE Award (Being Excellent Every Day) honors and recognizes clinical support staff who go beyond expectations. These individuals provide exceptional experiences for patients, their family members, and visitors by demonstrating extraordinary service and care. This award is managed by Meadville Medical Center, and nominations can be submitted via the form below.
The deadline for submitting BEE nominations is: Friday, July 12, 2024!
BEE Award Nomination Form
Nursing and Staff Award News
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized with DAISY Awards
Amanda Brownlee, RN, New Life Unit and Yvonne Butts-Peterson, RN, Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute of Meadville Medical Center (MMC) both honored with The DAISY