What is the DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) 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 which led to the establishment of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org.
The DAISY Award at Hospice of the Piedmont
Anyone who has received exceptional care from one of the nurses at Hospice of the Piedmont and its affiliate, Hospice of Randolph, is invited to nominate the nurse for a DAISY Award! This includes:
- patients
- family members
- visitors
- fellow hospice team members
- hospice volunteers
DAISY Award nominees will be honored throughout the year, and from the nominations we receive, two DAISY Award winners will be selected. One DAISY Award will be given during November (in honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month) and one DAISY Award will be given during May (in honor of National Nurses Week).
Please note: Nominations received between June 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026 will be considered for the DAISY Award given in November. Nominations received between September 16, 2026 – March 15, 2027 will be considered for the DAISY Award given in May 2027.
How do I nominate a nurse?
To nominate a nurse, click here or on the graphic and complete the brief nomination form.
