Awards, Research & Publications

“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

• Siobhan ‘Sam’ Bennett: Allentown water privatization an avoidable long-term mistake;
• Opinion Morning Call; March 15, 2013.
  • Siobhan ‘Sam’ Bennett: Allentown perfect place to honor Coretta Scott King’s birthday;
• Opinion Morning Call; April 18, 2015.
  • more to follow

Articles

• Siobhan Bennett, Forester Network Siobhan Bennett. Allentown, PA based writer Siobhan Bennett is well known as an observer and commentator on local and national politics.
• Are You Underinsured? – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; September 1, 1999.
• What Keeps Mayors Up at Night? – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; August 15, 2014.
• What’s Your Liability Nightmare? – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; July 1, 2000.
• Reliable Transport: Getting to the Job on Time – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; 2000.
• Osha training – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; 2001.
• Earthmoving contractor – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; 2000.
• Fleet management software – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; 1999.
• Trash pickup – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett; 2000.
•  Fleet Management Software: Who Needs It? – Forester Network; Siobhan Bennett • January 1, 2000.