The Pi Pi Chapter presented a nurse leader award during Induction on October 20, 2022. Eydie Tipton, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNML, EBP-C, Nurse Researcher, Blessing Hospital received the Excellence in Research Award. Eydie Tipton received her award for her passion to foster nursing research at Blessing Hospital and the nursing community. Eydie was inducted into the Pi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau in 2012 and has served as the Chair of the Research Committee since January of 2020. In her role as Nurse Researcher at Blessing Hospital, Eydie works with Nursing Administration and staff to insure that best practices are being implemented as well as encouraging use of Evidence Based Practice. She works alongside nurses and new nurse residents to identify, research, and implement change affecting patient care, time management, and best utilization of resources. Eydie published, along with three nursing colleagues, an article entitled “Improving Care Quality through Nurse-to-Nurse Consults and Early Warning System Technology” in Nursing Management, January 2022. As Pi Pi Research Committee Chair, Eydie encourages and supports research efforts of members and reviews and recommends research and encourages others to perform and disseminate research.