Benedum Festival 5K, Pageants, Fellows Banquet all Canceled for 2016; Several Events Set to Continue
By Jeff Toquinto on June 21, 2016
There are two individual winners this year of the Benedum Fellows Award. The honor goes to a member of the Bridgeport community or an individual that has impacted the city that best represents the ideals of the late Michael Benedum. Benedum, whose philanthropic ways benefits the city to this day, was born in Bridgeport before he laid claim to his wealth through the oil industry.