“Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.”
– Seth Godin
Awards
- 2016 Community Leader Award – Benevolent and Improved Protective Order of the World Wide Elks 2016
- One of Nation’s Top 100 Women – Women of Wealth Magazine 2011
- Women’s ENews “Top 21 Woman: U.S.A.” 2010
- Women’s ENews “Top 21 Woman: PA” 2009
- Allentown Education Association, “Excellence in Education” Award 2005
- Lehigh Valley Magazine, “Mover and Shaker” 2003
- Morning Call, “Woman To Watch” 2000
- Allentown Preservation Association, “Outstanding Historic Renovation”, Historic Benner Mansion 2000
- West Park House Tour 2006, 2008, 2010, 2016
- Properties of Merit Lifetime Achievement Award Oneonta NY 1990
- Deans List State University Oneonta NY 1980
- Regents Scholarship State University System of New York 1976
- Bresee Award 1976
- Art in America Award 1974
- Best Actress 1974
- Commemorative National Girl Scout Team, Marquette and Joilette, 1972
Research
- Co-Founder, nameitchangeit.org, MEDIA, Name It. Change It. Research, Original Name It. Change It. Research 2010.
Publications
Books
- Ascend, Caged Bird Publications, 2016.
Opinion Editorials
Articles
“I wish you the very best in your campaign and truly feel that you are the best for Allentown. Though at this time I am unable to participate in politics in any fashion, I am wishing you the very best, and looking forward to voting for you in 2017.”
— Jeanette Eichenwald - Former Allentown City Councilwoman, Inaugural Chair, Friends of Siobhan "Sam" Bennett 2017
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