2025 DAISY Award Winner

2025 Honoree Announced

Hillsboro Health announced this year’s recipient of The DAISY Award at a ceremony on October 9. Rebecca "Becky" Stare, BSN, RN, CMSRN, was recognized for providing compassionate care demonstrated through her dedication, empathy and commitment to patients. 

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors the extraordinary skill and compassionate care nurses provide every day. It was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes in 1999 after he passed away from complications of an autoimmune disease. Grateful for the care Patrick received, his family created the award to thank nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of patients and families.

“The DAISY Award is a powerful reminder of the impact nurses have on patients and families,” said Hillsboro Health Director of Outpatient Services Julie Smith, MSN, RN, CNOR. “We are thrilled to honor Becky and recognize the dedication she brings to Hillsboro Health.” 

Becky joined the Hillsboro Health team in May of 2025 as swing bed coordinator for the new Healing You Home program. Becky has more than 15 years of nursing experience in critical care, medical-surgical, perioperative and case management. In her free time, Becky volunteers at Shadow Home, a women and children’s shelter in Taylorville, the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight and the Central Illinois Nurse Honor Guard. 

To recognize a Hillsboro Health nurse who provides exceptional care, submit a DAISY Award nomination at HillsboroHealth.org/daisyaward. 

Hillsboro Health, formerly called Hillsboro Area Hospital, is a local, independent health care organization comprised of a 25-bed, not-for-profit, Critical Access Hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. Hillsboro Health also offers primary and specialty care, therapy services and a fitness and aquatics center.

Hillsboro Health would like to acknowledge all 2025 DAISY nominees:

1st Quarter (October - December 2024) DAISY Nominees

• Bonnie Hiller, LPN - Assisted Living Facility
• Kenzie Earon, RN - Emergency Department (2 nominations)
• Mindy Civitate, RN - Med/Surg
• Kayla Manis, RN - Surgical Services
• Jackie Weatherford, RN - Surgical Services
• Brittney Neely, RN - Emergency Department (2 nominations)
• Bruce Morlan, RN - Surgical Services

2nd Quarter (January - March 2025)

• Marta Edwards , RN - Med/Surg
• Sami Eisentraut, RN - Surgical Services
• Bridgette Peek, CRNA - Surgical Services
• Lauren Hernandes, MSN, RN - Emergency Department
• Marissa Bockewitz, RN - Med/Surg (2 nominations)
• Lauren Gallion, BSN, RN - Emergency Department

3rd Quarter (April - June 2025)

• Amanda King, RN - Pain Clinic
• Brittney Neely, RN - Emergency Department
• Tracy Stenroos, RN - Emergency Department
• Bruce Morlan, RN - Surgical Services (3 nominations)
• Chris Moore, RN - Outpatient Nursing Services (2 nominations)
• Heather Lessman, BSN, RN - Emergency Department
• Jackie Weatherford, RN - Surgical Services (2 nominations)
• Jessica Edwards, RN - Outpatient Nursing Services (2 Nominations)
• Katie Wollerman, FNP-C - Primary Care Clinic
• Kayla Manis, RN - Surgical Services (2 nominations)
• Kristen Mullen, RN - Med/Surg
• Lauren Gallion, BSN, RN - Emergency Department
• Lauren Hernandes, MSN, RN - Emergency Department
• Lauren White, BSN, RN - Surgical Services
• Logan Taylor, CRNA, NSPM-C - Pain Clinic (3 nominations)
• MaryJane Brookshire, RN - Outpatient Nursing Services
• Nicole Wilkenson, RN - Outpatient Nursing Services (2 nominations)
• Rhett Eskew, RN - Emergency Department

4th Quarter (July - September 2025)

• Amanda Cloe, RN - Primary Care Clinic
• Amanda King, RN - Pain Clinic
• Tara Taylor, RN - Emergency Department
• Kristen Mullen, RN - Med/Surg
• Mindy Civitate, RN, Cardiopulmonary
• Becky Stare, BSN, RN, CMSRN - Swing Bed

If a Hillsboro Health nurse has made a meaningful difference in your life through exceptional care and compassion, honor their dedication by submitting a DAISY Award nomination here.>