Marja-Sisko Aalto

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Marja-Sisko Aalto's most significant accolade is being named Lyyti of the Year in 2009 by the Finnish Women's Association, an honour that recognized her courage in living authentically. She also holds the title of Rovasti, an honorary clerical distinction. Her literary work has been praised for its intricate plots and believable characters, and she has published nine detective novels in her Annette Savolainen series.

AwardsMarja-Sisko Aalto has received recognition for her courage and contributions. In 2009, the Finnish Women's Association named her Lyyti of the Year, an honour that highlighted her bravery in coming out as transgender. She also holds the honorary clerical title of Rovasti within the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Honours & Distinctions

Lyyti of the Year

Finnish Women's Association·2009

Awarded for courage in coming out as transgender.

Rovasti (Provost)

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

Honorary clerical title.

Records & Feats

First openly transgender minister in Finland

Historic First·2009

Aalto came out as transgender in 2009, becoming the first minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland to do so openly.