Five well-known community volunteers were chosen on Thursday as the finalists for the 48th Annual Fernando Award given for an outstanding record of volunteerism in the San Fernando Valley. Chosen were Armand Arabian, Jill Banks Barad, Dorothy Jean Jauck, Ed Rose and Pauline Tallent out of a field of 14 nominees submitted by businesses, business groups, educational institutions and individuals throughout the Valley. The finalists, selected by a committee, were announced at the annual Jesse McHam Nomination Luncheon at the Woodland Hills Hilton. The winner of the Fernando Award will be announced on Nov. 10 at a dinner at the Warner Center Marriott.
