Each year, Cone Health proudly celebrates the exceptional leadership that uplifts and empowers our direct care nursing teams 
through the prestigious DAISY ® Nurse Leader Award. This meaningful recognition invites team members to honor the leaders 
who inspire them through compassion, integrity and unwavering support. Over time, this award has grown into a highly 
anticipated Nurses Week tradition, with surprise presentations that create unforgettable moments of gratitude, joy and well–
deserved recognition across our organization.
The DAISY® Nurse Leader Award
LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION
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NURSING IMPACT REPORT 2025
Zoe Thornton, BSN, RN
Wendy Franks, MSN, RN
Evette Law, DNP, RN
Jessica Y. Brown, MSN, 
Joy Martin, MSN, RN
Sabrina Newsome, MSN, RN
Shawn Taylor, MSN, RN
Lyndsey Currin, MSN, RN
Heather Hacker, MSN, RN
Shlondria Frink, BSN, RN
Katie Tuttle, BSN, RN
Laurie Braddy, BSN, RN
Maggie Morris, BSN, RN
Chris Buckner, BSN, RN

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