The online entry system is now open for the competition that annually showcases the best images from the next generation of professional photographers.

This year the categories have been restructured to give entrants a broader range of options. Assistants can now submit Single and Series entries in the Body, Environment and Object categories, and six to eight images in Project. This new format of categories is designed largely to mirror the re-formatted non-commissioned section of the Photographers Awards, as we feel that there should be continuity between the two competitions.

Entry is available to fully paid-up Assistant Members of the Association of Photographers.

Entrants should submit their work online via the AOP website. The deadline is 6pm on Monday 9 August 2010 but if entrants submit their work before 6pm on Monday July 12th they can benefit from our Early Bird Discount which gives over 15% off the standard entry fees.

We expect to receive approximately 800 images, which will be judged by a panel of top industry professionals. The final selection of images will be exhibited at the AOP Gallery from 16th to 25th November.

The gala presentation evening and private view will be held at the AOP Gallery on 17th November and awards will be presented to the seven Best in Category winners plus Merits and, of course, the Overall Winner.