David G. Rognlie Award

David (Dave) Rognlie was a beloved and influential member of the crystallographic community, known for his warmth, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping others succeed. Through his work with Blake Industries, where he supported countless scientists by providing diffractometer and Huber equipment, Dave became a trusted partner and friend across many laboratories and beamlines. He played a particularly meaningful role in the x-ray synchrotron community, yet his curiosity, encouragement, and broad scientific interests extended across the full spectrum of structural science. Dave is remembered not only for his technical expertise but for his optimism, selflessness, and genuine care for the people who do science—qualities that left a lasting imprint on the field and on all who worked with him.