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“If living with integrity means to behave in ways that are in harmony with your personal values, then Marlise Riffel represents the standard bearer of this fact,” the nomination said. “Marlise is a well-known figure in Virginia. In fact, it is rare to find someone who hasn’t heard of her good works in the areas of social change.

“She is seemingly tireless in her endeavor to create a local and sustainable food network on the Iron Range. She values the importance of providing a safe and accepting community for LGBTQ youth and their families. She values the importance of a vibrant and thriving artistic community. And Marlise values the need to drive positive change through civic action.

“Additionally, many Sundays, you can find her playing the organ or teaching religious education at Mesabi Unitarian Universalist Church, where she has been an active member since 2007.”

Riffel is delighted to be this year’s