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DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®
DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Awards recognize nurses and APRNs who go above and beyond to help their patients. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the autoimmune disease, and this award recognizes the family's appreciation for his nurses. This award is recognized nationally beyond UConn Health, and nurses can be nominated by patients, peers, doctors, or anyone who would like to thank a nurse for the care and kindness they provide.
Nightingale Awards
Year after year, select nurses from UConn John Dempsey Hospital receive the Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing, the largest nursing recognition program in the state.
View 2026 Award Winners
Individual Awards & Achievements
UConn Health is home to many nursing professionals who have been recognized for a variety of achievements in research, patient safety, patient care, and other areas.
In 2026, as a result of their hard work and dedication, our nurses achieved:
- Academic Honors and Awards
- DAISY Award
- Dempsey Award
- Herrick Drake Scholarship
- Nightingale Awards
- Poster Presentations at National Professional Conferences
- Professional Certifications
- Published Research
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