The second annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, produced by the Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District, concluded on Friday night with a live concert performed by the competition’s finalists and an announcement of the winning songwriters. Performing before an esteemed panel of judges, six finalists and three young songwriters shared their original songs.
At the close of the show, Justin Jones from Arlington was named the Grand Prize winner and recipient of the $10,000 prize. Maddy Clark of McLean won the young songwriter award and took home a $2,500 prize.
The competition was founded by philanthropist and local resident, Cathy Bernard and was created in honor of her uncle, Fred Ebb. Ebb was a renowned American songwriter and creator of Broadway hits such as Cabaret and Chicago and iconic songs including “New York, New York.”
The finalists were selected from a competitive pool of more than 200 entries from songwriters across Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. Visit www.bethesda.org or call 301-215-6660 for more information.