I am please to nominate Elizabeth (Ellie) Cassidy for the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Students. In her capstone project, Ellie and her group focused on the oral intake of women in labor. Her approach was rooted in a deep empathy for patients'' needs and a desire to make a tangible difference in their care. Ellie demonstrated not only a technical expertise but a profound commitment to enhancing the patient experience. Her work demonstrates an exceptional ability to integrate nursing theory with practical application to achieve meaningful, measurable results. Ellie (and her group) not only met the requirements of the program but exceeded my expectation as their faculty, showcasing dedication to quality and patient-centered care. In summary, Ellie and her group's capstone project is a testament to her outstanding skills and unwavering commitment to nursing. Through the capstone project course, she has proven herself to be a innovative, compassionate, and highly capable future nurse. I am confident that she will continue to make a lasting impact in the field of nursing.