COPPUL extends heartfelt congratulations to Denise LaFitte, longtime library leader at the University of Alberta Library and stalwart champion and supporter of COPPUL, on receiving the 2026 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award. Scores of library workers throughout COPPUL member libraries, and beyond, have been fortunate to work with and learn from Denise over the years. Denise is one of a kind. She is kind, collaborative and generous. And she is brilliant. To witness Denise’s incisive analytical skills — her ability to distill sound, judicious, ethical strategy from complex conversations — is to see true leadership in action. Denise, on behalf of COPPUL members, thank you for everything. This award is richly deserved and we look forward to celebrating with you in October!