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Watertown Today
By the People, for the People
Samaritan Honors February 2026 DAISY and BEE Award Recipients
Nichole Covell, RN, and Jacqueline Maynes, NA, recognized for exceptional care and service
Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:07pm
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An X-ray image of a nurse's hands and stethoscope symbolizes the clinical expertise and compassionate care that earned Samaritan's DAISY and BEE Award recipients this recognition.Watertown TodaySamaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York, has announced its February 2026 DAISY Award recipient, Nichole Covell, RN, and BEE Award recipient, Jacqueline Maynes, NA. The DAISY Award honors exceptional nursing staff, while the BEE Award recognizes other outstanding team members who demonstrate excellence every day.
Why it matters
The DAISY and BEE Awards are important recognition programs that highlight the vital contributions of nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families. These awards help foster a culture of excellence and appreciation within the Samaritan Medical Center community.
The details
Nichole Covell, a Registered Nurse and Lactation Educator at Samaritan's Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children, was honored with the February DAISY Award. She was recognized for her professionalism and compassionate care, with a patient noting how Covell's attentive approach provided comfort and reassurance during her experience. Jacqueline Maynes, a Nursing Assistant at Samaritan's Progressive Care Unit, received the February BEE Award, with a patient highlighting Maynes' wonderful personality and ability to make the patient feel comforted.
- The DAISY and BEE Awards are presented year-round at Samaritan Medical Center.
The players
Nichole Covell
A Registered Nurse and Lactation Educator at Samaritan's Car-Freshner Center for Women and Children, and the February 2026 DAISY Award recipient.
Jacqueline Maynes
A Nursing Assistant at Samaritan's Progressive Care Unit, and the February 2026 BEE Award recipient.
Samaritan Medical Center
A 290-bed not-for-profit community medical center in Watertown, New York, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.
The DAISY Foundation
A not-for-profit organization that established the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to express gratitude to the nursing profession internationally.
What’s next
Patients, families, and colleagues are encouraged to submit nominations for the DAISY and BEE Awards at any time throughout the year.
The takeaway
The DAISY and BEE Awards at Samaritan Medical Center recognize the exceptional care and service provided by nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and appreciation within the hospital community.
