Every year, the distinguished Nevada Ballet Theatre honors a woman accomplished in the performing arts as its Woman of the Year. Past NBT Woman of the Year recipients have been Marie Osmond, Celine Dion, Debbie Reynolds, and Bette Midler, and this past weekend Priscilla Presley was bestowed with the honor. Ms. Presley was accompanied by her mother, her children, and her granddaughter as she accepted her award in Las Vegas. She was instrumental in bringing the story of Elvis’ life and music to the Las Vegas stage with the Viva ELVIS Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show at Aria, and members of the cast were also on hand for the Black and White Ball, which is where she received the award.

“Priscilla’s years of dedication to the art of acting, producing and publishing among other endeavors are an inspiration to us,” said Nevada Ballet Theatre Co-Founder and Co-Chair Nancy Houssels. “We know the Las Vegas community will be equally amazed by the contributions she has made to the world of entertainment and performing arts over the course of her varied career.

The evening was filled with wonderful comments from a variety of people who know Ms. Presley personally and professionally along with dazzling dance numbers performed by talented modern, jazz, and ballet dancers. Other guests included Nigel Lythgoe , Vince Neil from Motley Crue, and Las Vegas entertainment reporter Robin Leach. “I’m both flattered and grateful to be honored,” Priscilla said. “I’ve followed ballet for many years, and now I’m following in the remarkable steps of previous honorees. … It’s very exciting.”

The Black and White Ball is perhaps the epitome of Las Vegas society events. This year’s event was sponsored by Cartier and was held at Aria Resort at City Center.

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