10/13/2026
📣📣ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE APNS DAISY NURSE LEADER IN ADVOCACY AWARD📣📣
Today was all smiles and lots of happy tears as the entire 6th Med Unit staff at the St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon came together to celebrate one of their own and winner of the inaugural APNS DAISY Nurse Leader in Advocacy Award: Rory Hicks.
APNS partnered with the DAISY Foundation to honour nurses (RNs, RPNs, LPNs, and NPs) in Saskatchewan who embody the courage and commitment required to champion initiatives that elevate nursing practice, amplify the role of nurses in health system decision making, and contribute meaningfully to the ongoing development of our great profession.
Rory is one such nurse making a huge impact. Her advocacy has shaped the unit and has made a difference in the life of every nurse who has worked along side her, her family and friends who came to stand with her as she received this honour, and of course the patients whose care have been greatly elevated because of her advocacy leadership.
Today Rory joins an extraordinary group of nurses worldwide who are DAISY Honourees and received a certificate in a DAISY portfolio, a beautifully hand-carved Healer’s Touch Sculpture from Zimbabwe, an Honoree pin, a copy of her nomination, a gift bag, and cinnamon rolls to share. As an Honouree she is also eligible for numerous professional development, education, and wellness benefits.
Rory, we are so proud and excited for you! Congratulations.