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Background As part of ongoing efforts to enhance workplace culture, staff were invited to complete an anonymous Colleague Opinion Survey. The results revealed several key areas for improvement within the hospice, including reward and recognition. In response, a working group comprising colleagues from both clinical and non-clinical departments was established, leading to the introduction of the DAISY Award within the organisation.Provided by The Daisy Foundation (https://www.daisyfoundation.org/), the DAISY Award® celebrates and recognises nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers.Aims Introducing the DAISY Award to the hospice aims to boost morale and internationally recognises nurses who go above and beyond for patients and families.Methods The group was introduced to the DAISY Award by current staff members who had first-hand experience – both as a nominee and as someone who had nominated a nurse. Their stories highlighted the powerful impact the award can have. The nominated staff member shared that the recognition brought a deep sense of pride and reignited their passion for providing high-quality care. Meanwhile, the colleague who nominated a nurse, reflecting from a patient’s perspective, described it as a heartfelt and meaningful way to express gratitude for exceptional care. The group then met with the DAISY Foundation to find out more about the impact of the scheme and how we could be the first hospice in the UK to introduce the award into our culture. The team are developing a non-clinical award, with the same format, which recognises team members outside of the nursing environment.Results We have recently signed up to the Award and plan to give out our first award towards the end of 2025. Nurses said they feel excited, they feel it will be a big boost to morale and help support staff retention.Conclusion We will measure the impact when DAISY has been formally introduced and embedded into our culture.