The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize nurses who have devoted their life's work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients, and promoting the positive image of nursing. They serve as a beacon of inspiration to those at all stages of their career and in the various and important roles of nursing.
Consistent with the intent of this award, The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award gives us as Sanford, a way to express our gratitude and recognize the legacy that Diana has left us with as a Sanford nursing practice.
The following are examples of criteria when nominating and selecting someone for the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award.
Distinguished career as a nurse in clinical practice, administration, education, and/or research that promote a positive image of professional nursing.
Demonstrates and actively engages in the professional development of self and others in the nursing profession.
Serves as a role model and advocate for nursing practice and the advancement of nursing as a professional.
Advocates for the improvement of patient care and serves as an exemplar for enhancing the patient experience.
Recognized by the broader nursing community as a transformational nursing leader.
It is a special privilege to present this award to Diana, as she was instrumental in laying the foundation for us to be able to have been recognizing nurses with DAISY Awards for years.