The Garden of Excellence
We're proud to recognize the extraordinary impact of those at University
Medical Center New Orleans through our employee recognition awards.
Please tell us how our team member(s) made a lasting impression on your
time with us. We will notify you if your nominee is selected.
Click the buttons below to submit you nomination!
Learn about our awards
DAISY Award – for Nurses
Diseases
Attacking the
Immune
System
The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of J.
Patrick Barnes who died at 33 of ITP, an auto-immune disease. The Barnes
Family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring and compassion of
the nurses who cared for Patrick, so they created this international award
to say thank you to nurses everywhere.
PETALS Award – for Team Members
Performing
Extraordinary
Tasks &
Always
Lending
Support
The PETALS Award was established by the nursing leadership at University
Medical Center to recognize staff members who Perform Exceptional Tasks
and Always Lend Support. Born from a desire to show appreciation for the
exceptional professionals who help make outstanding patient care possible,
this award highlights individuals who consistently go above and beyond
their regular duties.
STEM Award – for Providers
Service
Teamwork
Excellence
Mentorship
The STEM Award was established by leadership at University Medical Center
to recognize providers who demonstrate Service, Teamwork, Excellence,
and Mentorship. Created to honor those who consistently go beyond expectations,
this award celebrates providers whose compassion, collaboration, and clinical
excellence make an extraordinary impact on our patients, colleagues, and
community.
BOUQUET Award – for Teams
Bringing
Our
Unique
QUalities &
Excellence
Together
The BOUQUET Award, which stands for Bringing Our Unique QUalities and Excellence
Together, recognizes teams at University Medical Center who combine their
strengths to make a meaningful difference for our patients, families,
and one another.
