2026 DFW GREAT 100 Nurses Awards - Dr. Hollis Honored

February 23, 2026

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is proud to have more than twenty-six nurses recognized over the years as DFW Great 100 Nurses. For 2026, we congratulate another outstanding nurse leader, Dr. Melissa Hollis.

The prestigious event will be held on May 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. As stated by the DFW Great 100 Nurses, more than 50,000 nurses practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and it helps raise the awareness of the contributions of nurses to patient care, research, leadership, education and community service. These highly revered nurses are not only at the bedside, but in the boardroom, schoolroom, and throughout the community. They are honored for having demonstrated superior contributions to the art and science of nursing and having upheld the high standards of the nursing profession.

This award has become recognized throughout the nursing community as an esteemed honor and prestigious accomplishment. LHSON faculty who have previously been recognized for their significant contributions to nursing as a role model, leader, community servant, and compassionate caregiver include:
*              (2024) Dr. Laura Zebreski and Dr. Halli Carr
*              (2022) Dr. Jane Price and Dr. Jessica Peck
*              (2020) Dr. Deborah Petty
*              (2019) Barbara D. Commune
*              (2018) Dr. Elizabeth Perry Caldwell, Dr. Renee Flippo, Dr.
Kathryn Osteen and Dr. Rebecca Meraz
*              (2017) Dr. Robin Caldwell, Dr. Shelby Garner, Dr. Lyn
Prater and Dr. Lori Spies
*              (2016) Dr. Shelley F. Conroy, Dr. Claudia Beal, Dr. Margaret
Galvez and Dr. Melissa Neathery
*              (2013) Rebecca Deisler Puchkors
*              (2012) Barbara Devitt, Dr. Cheryl Tucker and Kelly
Rossler
*              (2011) Beckie Phillips
*              (2008) Dr. Renee Jones
*              (2004) Dr. Linda Plank and Rebecca W. Althaus
*              (1995) Dr. Mary Ann Faucher
*              (1993) Nan Ketcham

The Great 100 Nurses originated from an idea by P.K. Scheerle, a registered nurse, entrepreneur and founder of a similar event in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1991, Dr. Beth Mancini, PhD, RN, Sarah Moody, MS, RN, NEA-BC, Lucy Norris, MS, RN, CENP and Judy Denison, MS, RN, NEA-BC established the DFW Great 100 Nurses. For more information please visit http://www.dfwgreat100nurses.com/