Purpose

In collaboration with The DAISY Foundation, the Sigma/DAISY Nurse Scientist Leadership Award recognizes a licensed registered nurse who has demonstrated excellence in research, compassionate care, and leadership. 

Eligibility

Recipients must be a licensed registered nurse in good standing with a minimum of five years in clinical practice and research.

Current Sigma Board of Directors, Sigma elected international committee members, Sigma staff, Sigma consultants and contracted staff, and members of the judging committee are not eligible to receive this award, serve as nominators, or write letters of support. Members of appointed committees may participate in the award process. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

 

Nomination Cycle

Nominations for this award will open 24 July 2025. Beginning in 2026, the recipient will be recognized at Sigma’s International Nursing Research Congress and will conduct a special session about their work.

Contact awards@sigmanursing.org with questions.

Nominations will open 17 July and close on 11 December 2025.

 

Download the Criteria Sheet

Questions? Contact awards@sigmanursing.org.