Due to his significant contribution to blues music in St. Louis, in October 2003 he received a proclamation from mayor Francis Slay marking October 5, 2003 as 'Bennie Smith Day' in that city.
Due to his significant contribution to blues music in St. Louis, in October 2003 he was honored by a proclamation from mayor Francis Slay designating October 5, 2003 as 'Bennie Smith Day' in the city.