Nurse Ben Myers Wins DAISY Award In Chattanooga
CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital honors Ben Myers for his compassionate care in the Clinical Decision Unit.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Philanthropy
CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital has presented registered nurse Ben Myers with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Myers, who has worked at the facility since 2025, was recognized for his compassionate care.
Why it matters
The DAISY Award serves to honor the significant impact nurses have on the lives of patients and their peers. The program celebrates the extraordinary level of care provided by healthcare workers in the clinical setting.
The monthly award program features a recognition package including a certificate, a nomination letter, a bouquet of daisies, and a Shona Tribe sculpture. Additionally, the honoree's nursing unit is provided a cinnamon doughnut party by Tasty Doughnuts.
The players
Ben Myers
He is a registered nurse currently working in the Clinical Decision Unit at CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital.
CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital
This healthcare facility serves the Chattanooga community and partners with the DAISY Foundation for nursing recognition.
The DAISY Foundation
This organization partners with hospitals globally to provide awards honoring nurses who demonstrate extraordinary compassion.
The details
Patients nominate nurses for the honor, which is awarded on a monthly basis to recognize exceptional compassion. Myers serves within the Clinical Decision Unit at the Chattanooga hospital.
Timeline
2025: Ben Myers began his employment at CommonSpirit.
Monthly: Nurses are selected to receive the DAISY Award.
Market Landscape
Hospitals increasingly utilize formal recognition programs like the DAISY Foundation award program to improve staff retention and workplace culture. This effort helps maintain competitive standards in patient care within the broader healthcare sector.
Patients receiving care at the hospital may nominate nurses who provide exemplary service for future awards. This recognition process provides a formal mechanism for patients to share their positive experiences with hospital staff.
The takeaway
The DAISY Award highlights the importance of patient feedback in recognizing healthcare staff. Patients and families can show appreciation for exceptional care by submitting nomination letters for their nursing providers.
Further reading
For more information on local charitable efforts, visit Chattanooga Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
