The Great 100 Nurses: A Celebration of Excellence at the Meyerson
Captured at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, this gallery honors the 2025 Great 100 Nurses—leaders, healers, and advocates who exemplify the heart of nursing. Surrounded by music, light, and the applause of peers and families, these portraits reflect the pride, emotion, and unity that define the nursing profession. It was an honor to document a night where compassion took center stage and the impact of nursing was celebrated with the reverence it deserves.
The Board behind the legacy. The Great 100 Nurses wouldn’t be possible without the vision and dedication of this group—leaders committed to honoring the heart of nursing. Their work ensures that excellence doesn’t go unnoticed, and that those who make a difference every day are celebrated with the recognition they deserve.
Board member Brianna Garza stands proud with nursing students from her alma mater, Texas University School of Nursing—future leaders she’s actively mentoring. In this moment, they’re not just flashing the Hook ’em Horns—they’re celebrating the legacy, leadership, and mentorship that fuel the future of nursing.
These volunteer nursing student showed up with heart, energy, and a commitment to service. Their presence at the Great 100 Nurses celebration wasn’t just about helping behind the scenes—it was a glimpse into the next generation of compassionate, capable leaders who will carry the profession forward.
A moment years in the making. Surrounded by her husband and children, this Great 100 Nurses honoree holds more than just flowers—she holds the pride of a family who’s witnessed the sacrifices, strength, and heart behind her excellence.
Caught in a moment of pride: a husband snapping a photo of his wife’s name among the 2025 Great 100 Nurses. She looks on, smiling—not just because her name is there, but because someone who’s seen every step of her journey is beaming behind the camera.
Pride you can feel. This honoree shares a moment with her father—his pride written all over his face. Behind every nurse honored tonight is a story of support, sacrifice, and the people who believed in them from the beginning.
A legacy of excellence passed from one nurse to another. With care and intention, a 2022 Great 100 honoree pins a 2025 recipient—honoring not just achievement, but the shared journey of those who continue to uplift, inspire, and pave the way for each other in the profession.
A smile that says it all. This 2025 honoree beams as she’s being pinned—radiating pride, gratitude, and the kind of joy that comes from knowing the work mattered, and it was seen. Moments like these are what the Great 100 celebration is all about.
In this moment, the weight of the work, the sacrifices, and the quiet victories all come to the surface. As she walks across the stage, this 2025 honoree embraces her welcome into a legacy of excellence, and community that defines what it means to be one of the Great 100 Nurses.
She walked across the stage with quiet grace, a heart full of gratitude, and a smile that said it all. In that moment, she wasn’t just being honored—she was taking it all in, fully present, and deeply moved by the journey that led her here.
You could feel the pride from across the room. Surrounded by a sea of supporters, this honoree’s family cheered so loudly that some nearby had to cover their ears. They came prepared, holding up oversized photos and celebrating like it was a championship win. Because for them, it was.
This honoree after receiving her certificate, flowers, and pin—each one a symbol of the impact she’s made. In that moment, the room celebrated not just her accomplishments, but the heart and dedication behind them.
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Head down, smile soft, heart full. She walked away from the stage in her own quiet moment—soaking it all in, Sometimes, joy is loud. And sometimes, it’s beautifully quiet.
When you know, you know. The Children’s Health team showed up in full force—standing, cheering, and holding a banner that read “We love our nurses.” If you work there, you felt it. If you were there, you saw it. The pride runs deep, and the love is real.
