APRA has announced the recipients of its biennual Professional Development Awards to three local songwriters and composers who demonstrate outstanding potential in their field.

Representing three different categories, each award is worth $10,000 cash, towards the recipient’s ongoing career development.

This year the awards go to…

Clovis McEvoy – Classical (pictured above)

Chelsea Jade Metcalf – Pop/Contemporary

Claire Cowan – Film & TV