Clarke County Hospital Honors Two Exceptional Nurses with 2026 DAISY Award

Clarke County Hospital is proud to recognize Hope Bell, RN and Autumn Ortiz, RN as the 2026 recipients of the internationally recognized DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This year's celebration was made even more special with two outstanding nurses being honored for their compassion, clinical excellence, and unwavering dedication to patient care.

The DAISY Award was created to recognize nurses who provide exceptional clinical care and compassion to patients and families. At Clarke County Hospital, the award honors nurses who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference through kindness, empathy, professionalism, and personalized care.

Hope Bell and Autumn Ortiz were recognized for the compassionate support, comfort, and guidance they provided to a patient and family during a difficult time. Their knowledge, teamwork, and ability to help families feel informed and supported throughout the care journey exemplify the meaningful impact nurses make every day.

"Hope and Autumn represent the very best of nursing," said Melanie Boyd, CEO of Clarke County Hospital. "Their dedication to compassionate care, advocacy for patients, and support for their teammates reflects the mission and values of Clarke County Hospital each and every day. We are incredibly proud to recognize both of these outstanding nurses with this year's DAISY Award."

Please join Clarke County Hospital in congratulating Hope Bell and Autumn Ortiz on this well-deserved recognition and thanking all nurses for the extraordinary care they provide every day.