Say Thank You to a Nurse! DAISY Award® Nominations are Open
Oct 09, 2025
The DAISY Award® Nominations are now open! Make your nomination by Friday, November 7.

We’re proud to recognize the incredible nursing professionals who support people with intellectual & developmental disabilities in our Residential & Day Programs, as well as people in the community through our Home Health Services.
For each nomination, please describe a situation involving the nurse you are nominating that clearly demonstrates how they meet the criteria for this award. Please provide as much detail as possible.
Click here to fill out the nomination form.
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To be nominated, clinical professionals must meet all the following criteria:
- Models' empathy & demonstrates a caring attitude in all situations.
- Demonstrates excellent clinical skills in the delivery of compassionate care.
- Has a positive attitude & demonstrates professionalism in the work environment.
- Exemplifies the mission, vision & values of People Inc.
- Establishes a special connection with the persons served, families/guardians & staff.
- Anyone can nominate a People Inc. nursing professional for this honor.
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. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org