Pictures of the Year International has launched its 70th anniversary competition to honor the world’s premier documentary photography, multimedia, and visual editing.

This years’ competition features 50 categories, including year-specific categories such as the Olympics and Campaign 2012. Plus, there are two new categories to recognize eBooks in the Best Publications Division.

The registration platform is now open. The entry deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

About Pictures of the Year International

Pictures of the Year International is the oldest and most prestigious photojournalism program in the world. When you enter POYi, your work reaches out to citizens worldwide and becomes a part of visual history.

See the new Call for Entries on the POYi website. Or follow their Facebook Page for updates.