Nurses Making a Difference Award
Winner Selected
Darrell Daugherty, RN, 2026 Nurses Making a Difference Award Recipient
In 2026, Enloe Health presented the Nurses Making a Difference Award for the second time. This lifetime achievement award is presented annually to an Enloe nurse whose body of work — inside and outside the profession — has created a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
The 2026 Nurses Making a Difference Award winner is Darrell Daugherty, RN. Learn more about him.
Nominations for the 2027 award will be accepted Feb. 13 through March 13 early next year. Check back here for details.
Nurses Are at the Heart of What We Do
Enloe is fortunate to have a talented and dedicated nursing staff. These caregivers make a difference across the organization. We value honoring those who give so much to our patients and our community.
Criteria for Selection
To receive a Nurses Making a Difference Award, a caregiver must have been with Enloe for a minimum of five years as a nurse and demonstrate:
- Exceptional compassion, demonstrating genuine care, empathy, and understanding toward patients and their families
- Person-centered care, actively involving patients and families in decisions regarding their treatment plan
- Effective communication, clearly explaining medical information and addressing patient concerns in a respectful manner
- Going above and beyond, performing actions that are not part of routine duties to enhance patient comfort and well-being
- A positive attitude and professionalism, maintaining a positive demeanor and exhibiting professional conduct in all interactions
- Teamwork, collaborating effectively with other providers to ensure optimal patient care
- Clinical expertise, applying knowledge and skills to provide high-quality nursing care
Please note that directors and managers are not eligible.
