Sam Bennett

“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'm With Sam

“I’ve known Sam Bennett for over 20 years, and I am excited to support her campaign for Mayor. Allentown deserves her kind of smart, trustworthy leadership. Through her political, business and civic endeavors, Sam has demonstrated her deep commitment to the city of Allentown. She is the leader Allentown needs to continue to grow and thrive.”
— former U.S. Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (PA)

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