2024 Ann Baiada Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Winner

Jessica Price awarded the 2024 Ann Baiada Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership

Jessica Price, a BAYADA Clinical Manager was chosen among several worthy hopefuls to win the Ann Baiada for Excellence in Nursing Leadership by BAYADA Home Health Care, a leading nonprofit health care provider. Price, who works with BAYADA Pediatrics in Hickory, NC, was selected because she is a champion of people, who brings out the best in others.

Price's journey with BAYADA began in 2005 when she responded to a newspaper ad titled, “Young Man Needs Your Help.” Since then, she has been an integral part of the BAYADA family, touching countless lives through her compassion, excellence, and dedication. As a leader and advocate, Price goes above and beyond to support her team and clients, both in and out of the office.

At BAYADA's annual awards event in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, May 4, Price accepted the prestigious award from Ann Baiada herself. Reflecting on the honor, Price expressed her gratitude to her team, family, and clients for allowing her to make a positive impact in their lives.

“Receiving this award is an honor, and I just want to thank my Hickory team and thank my family, who are always patient with me when I have to answer that call for one of my clients or field staff. I also have to thank my clients and their families who allow me to be positively impacted by them in the work we do.”

– Jessica Price, BAYADA Clinical Manager II

“As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, body, and soul of patients, their families, and ourselves. They may not remember your name, but they will never forget the way you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou, Author (Shared by a client)

The Ann Baiada Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award

The Ann Baiada Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership was established in honor of Ann Baiada's countless contributions to BAYADA Home Health Care. Baiada was one of BAYADA’s earliest directors—an RN and certified rehabilitation registered nurse leader instrumental in the creation of the company’s BAYADA Rehab Solutions program.

This award is given annually to celebrate and acknowledge one outstanding BAYADA clinical leader who exemplifies Baiada’s legacy to empower, inspire, and support their fellow nurses and those whose lives they touch at BAYADA, and embodies our core values of compassion, excellence, and reliability. 

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