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Daisy Award
About the DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem.
The DAISY Award® recognizes extraordinary nurses for the compassionate and skillful care they provide every day, going above and beyond expectations in both science and sensitivity. DAISY Honorees join a worldwide community of nurses recognized for making a meaningful impact on patients, families, and colleagues.
More information about the DAISY Foundation
DAISY Awards at Lurie Children’s
DAISY at Lurie Children’s is an exciting opportunity to celebrate, recognize, and uplift the incredible work our nurses do every day. One of the most meaningful parts of the DAISY program is witnessing the joy, emotion, and gratitude nurses experience as their DAISY nominations are shared all while honoring the extraordinary impact they make on patients, families, and colleagues. Through compassion, advocacy, excellence in care, and connection, nurses make a lasting difference, and the DAISY Award helps shine a light on those meaningful moments.
Nominate a Nurse for a DAISY Award
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DAISY Recipients
2026
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NICU
NICU"What truly stood out about Raeann was her ability to combine exceptional clinical skill with genuine compassion."
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Neurology/Endrinology
Neurology/Endrinology"I know a good nurse when I see one. Alyssa is truly outstanding. Her clinical judgment, professionalism, and intuitive understanding of pediatric care were evident in every interaction."
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Orthopedics
Orthopedics"In a world where medical care can sometimes feel rushed or impersonal, Annie reminds us that kindness and connection are just as healing as medicine."
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General Medicine
General Medicine"Payton changed how my daughter will remember one of the hardest moments of her life."
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Cardiology
Cardiology"She is a fierce protector of our daughter's rights, making sure we are being treated with the respect and quality of care we deserve at every turn."
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Director of Interprofessional and Patient Family Education
Director of Interprofessional and Patient Family Education"What stands out most is the humanity she brings to everything she does."
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PICU
PICU"The comfort he felt when he saw her smiling face walk into his room was immediate and obvious."
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Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology "When Narinsu walked into my room in the morning, I knew it was going to be a good day. She believed in me when I couldn't believe in myself."