Alicia Marconi, a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate, is this year’s awardee for the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. Alicia’s innovative and impactful work on stigma reduction around mental health and substance use disorder stands as a testament to the exceptional qualities that this award seeks to recognize. The program Alicia designed and implemented is a pioneering effort that integrates evidence-based strategies with interactive learning experiences, which aims to equip future nurses with the knowledge, empathy, and skills necessary to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care to individuals battling mental health issues and substance use disorders. Her work directly contributes to breaking down the barriers of stigma and fostering a more inclusive and understanding healthcare environment. In recognizing Alicia Marconi with the DAISY Award, we celebrate her outstanding contributions to nursing education and her commitment to stigma reduction and encourage the continuation and expansion of such vital work within our community.