Several prestigious awards are recognized internationally and nationally. The Florence Nightingale Medal is one of the highest international distinctions, awarded by the International Committee of the Red Cross to nurses and nursing aides for exceptional courage and devotion. In the United States, the Daisy Award is highly regarded, celebrating extraordinary nurses who make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Another prominent award is the American Nurses Association (ANA) Hall of Fame, which honors nurses who have made significant and enduring contributions to the nursing profession.
