Laurie Gottlieb honoured by McGill for visionary leadership and Strengths‑Based Nursing (Oct 19, 2026)
McGill honoured Laurie Gottlieb on Oct. 19 with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning for creating Strengths‑Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH), a person‑centred philosophy that has shaped nursing education, pedagogy and practice internationally.
On Oct. 19, Laurie Gottlieb received McGill University’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning at Fall Convocation. The award recognized her visionary leadership in nursing education, including the development of Strengths‑Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) and her book Strengths‑Based Nursing Care: Health and Healing for Person and Family. Retired two years ago at age 78, Gottlieb continues to write handbooks and collaborate internationally. SBNH centers care on the person, their strengths and the nurse–patient relationship, and has influenced nursing education, clinical practice and leadership worldwide.