Las Vegas, NV. - on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at the Stardust Hotel and Casino, Impressionist, Bethany Owen was awarded and recognized for her outstanding talent as a celebrity voice impressionist and her work in her one-woman show at a gala IGCITA black tie event. The award for "Best Female Voice Impressionist" for the year 2005 was presented to Ms. Owen on-stage in front of more than 400 of her peers in attendence from performers, producers and agents from across the US, Canada and Europe. The award gala is hosted by the International Guild of Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Artists (IGCITA), Founder / President, Fil Jessee.