Barbara van Orden, one of Hollywood's most inspirational ladies took the stage at theSouthern California Motion Picture Council's 76^th Annual Saint Valentine's Day Ball and Golden Halo Award Presentation on Feb. 13, 2012
to receive the accolades of her peers and fans alike.

The SCMPC is a non-profit organization founded in 1936 to promote the best in entertainment.The Council encourages production of family oriented films and television programs; promotes civic-minded, educational and cultural programs of exceptional merit and presents awards for the best in movies, television, stage plays and the performing arts.Only the "Best of the Best" in movies and television, stars whose performances deserve special recognition or members of the industry whose outstanding contributions to the field of entertainment, are selected. The Golden Halo is the SCMPC's highest award. A partial list of past acting honorees includes Bette Davis, James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Robert Mitchum,
Doris Day, and Charlton Heston.

Oscar winning actress Miss Margaret O'Brien phoned in from the road to congratulate the winners!
The highlight of the gala was the presentation of the 2012 Golden Halo Award to actress, singer and humanitarian, Barbara Van Orden.

"I am thrilled to be recognized by The Southern California Motion Picture Council as the recipient of the 2012 Golden Halo Award. I am so very honored to be in the company of the outstanding men and women who have received this award in the past." BVO

The event was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at
The Waterfall Ballroom at the Sportsman's Lodge 12833 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, Calif.