“The $100,000 2016 Vilcek Prize in Theatre, presented to an immigrant artist with a record of major achievement, is awarded to Blanka Zizka, artistic director of the Wilma Theatre.” The Vilcek Prizes honor scientists and artists who have immigrated to the U.S. The prizes focus on a different discipline each year; among previous winners are Mike Nichols, Yo-Yo Ma, and Mikhail Baryshnikov.