Boyd’s Station Announces 2025 Project 306.36 Visual Storytelling Grant Recipients

Boyd’s Station is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Boyd’s Station Project 306.36 Ed Reinke Visual Storytelling Grant and Tim Dillon Visual Storytelling Grant. These grants are awarded annually to college photojournalism students to document and preserve the rich history of Harrison County, Kentucky, as part of the Project 306.36 ongoing archival initiative.

2025 Ed Reinke Grant for Visual Storytelling

Travis LaCoss, Rochester Institute of Technology

Travis LaCoss, a visual journalist pursuing a degree in photojournalism with a communications minor from the Rochester Institute of Technology, has been awarded the $3,000 Ed Reinke Visual Storytelling Grant. LaCoss also holds a professional journalism certification from NYU.

Before embarking on his photojournalism journey, LaCoss worked as a master mechanic and shop foreman. An avid outdoors enthusiast, he has completed thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Florida National Scenic Trail, covering an impressive total of 6,000 miles. LaCoss will begin his work in Harrison County on June 7, 2025.

LaCoss reflects on his journey to photojournalism:
"I have a deep-rooted connection to people who work with their hands, farming, and family. I grew up on a wheat farm and cattle ranch in Hays, Kansas, and as an adult, spent years as a mechanic in the Texas Hill Country. I felt an immediate connection to the work being done through Project 306.36. Despite being new to photojournalism, I knew this was the kind of work I wanted to pursue."

2025 Tim Dillon Visual Storytelling Grant

Jordan Tovin, George Washington University, Corcoran School of Art and Design

Jordan Tovin, a photojournalist earning a BFA in photojournalism at the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., is the recipient of the $3,000 Tim Dillon Visual Storytelling Grant. Tovin will begin documenting Harrison County on May 17, 2025.

As a staff photographer at George Washington University and a photo editor for The GW Hatchet, Tovin is skilled in creating websites, designing interactive features, and producing scroll-animation-driven stories. He has also launched a self-published documentary magazine, Jaywalk, blending his photography expertise with digital storytelling.

Tovin shares his aspirations for this opportunity:
"This experience will push me as a documentary photographer, challenging me to listen more closely, research more thoroughly, and create work that resonates universally. The greatest gift of storytelling is the opportunity to connect with others."

Welcoming the Next Generation of Storytellers to Harrison County, Kentucky

LaCoss and Tovin join the 7th class of talented student photojournalists in Boyd’s Station’s Project 306.36 since its inception in 2018. Alumni of the program have gone on to become professional photographers, writers, and artists across the country, continuing to contribute to the program and community.

About Project 306.36

The Boyd’s Station Project 306.36 Visual Documentary Program annually focuses on documenting the people and places of Harrison County, Kentucky. The initiative not only builds an extensive visual archive but also provides world-class mentoring and guidance to emerging storytellers.

Acknowledgments

Boyd’s Station expresses gratitude to the Clyde N. Day Foundation and Clifford Craig Heritage for their continued funding and support, ensuring the success of Project 306.36. Additional thanks go to Nikon Professional Services, PhotoShelter and Think Tank Photo for their invaluable services offered to participating students.

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