DAISY Awards

Dallas College has partnered with The DAISY Foundation to recognize extraordinary Nursing students and faculty members. We encourage you to nominate deserving students and nurse educators for a DAISY Award.

What is The DAISY Found​ation?

DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, and the program was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from an autoimmune disease. Patrick’s family was deeply touched by the care and compassion shown by the nurses during his illness, and this foundation is a way to say thank you to nurses. Learn more about The DAISY Foundation by visiting DAISYFoundation.org.

What is the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Educator?

The program is designed to provide national recognition of educators to be all-inclusive, including faculty, clinical educators, simulation educators, and professional development educators. The DAISY Foundation aims for this program to foster a positive work environment and to reinforce the vital role that academic educators have in training the next generation of nurses. We encourage all alumni and current students of the program to nominate a nurse educator who made a positive impact during your educational journey.

What is the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students?

Using the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses as a model, this recognition is designed to highlight outstanding and compassionate care provided to patients and families by prelicensure Nursing students. We encourage patients, patient families, nurse educators and other ​providers who work with our students to nominate a student who is worthy of recognition.​​​​​​




Spring 2024 DAISY Award Honorees

Brandi Reed
Brandi Reed, Nursing Student Honoree
Pei-Ling Hardin
Pei-Ling Hardin, Faculty Honoree

Fall 2023 DAISY Award Honorees

Stefan Wilson
Stefan Wilson, Nursing Student Honoree
Lee Huynh
Lee Huynh, Faculty Honoree