Dr. Lisa Butler, Queen鈥檚 University ), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Principal鈥檚 Globally Engaged Education Innovation Award (presented in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Provost Global Engagement), a well-deserved recognition of her transformative approach to teaching and learning at Queen鈥檚 University. 

Congratulations message for Dr. Lisa Butler on a blue background, with her smiling photo framed in a circle to the left. Award recognition text to the right.

Dr. Butler creates learning experiences rooted in innovation, reimagining how students engage with global health challenges. Her teaching integrates evidence-based approaches such as implementation science, stakeholder analysis, evaluation frameworks, community mapping, and arts-based storytelling to teach global health issues. Dr. Butler鈥檚 courses and research closely align with Queen鈥檚 University鈥檚 commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Through her innovative teaching, global perspective, and unwavering commitment to student success, Dr. Butler exemplifies the spirit of this award.  

Congratulations, Dr. Butler on this outstanding achievement and thank you for your continued contributions to program development, your students and the broader Queen鈥檚 community. 

For more information on all the Principal鈥檚 Teaching and Learning Awards, visit the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 website. 

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