Memphis, TN – Priscilla Presley – business entrepreneur, actress, producer, author and philanthropist – will be the guest of honor and will receive the AutoZone Liberty Bowl's most prestigious recognition, the Distinguished Citizen Award, on June 24.
Priscilla Presley, who was the driving force behind the opening of Graceland® to the public, will be here to receive the award on Sunday, June 24 at the Hilton Memphis Hotel. A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the award presentation at 6:30 p.m. A live auction and silent auction will also be held during the evening, with 100% of all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The 24th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl Golf Classic will be held the following day, Monday, June 25 at Ridgeway Country Club.
"Just like Graceland, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl is one of Memphis' great treasures," said Priscilla Presley. "It is a great honor to be recognized as their 2018 Distinguished Citizen Award recipient. Many exceptional American icons in business, sports and entertainment have received this award and I very much appreciate the AutoZone Liberty Bowl including me on this list of incredible individuals."
"Priscilla joins a long list of great Americans who have distinguished themselves and reached the pinnacle of their chosen field," said Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. "We are proud to include Priscilla among the luminaries who have been honored by the AutoZone Liberty Bowl during our long history."
