For more than two decades I've worked alongside some of the most talented reporters and writers in journalism. Few can match the empathy, passion and advocacy Matt Keyser brings to his stories. His narrative style doesn't just transport you into the lives of his characters, it truly makes you care about them. Many of them are living on the edges of society, with stories of struggle and injustice that need to be told. Unlike other journalists, Matt champions their causes, which often highlight larger breakdowns in society's systems. I believe he represents the standard that more journalists should strive to achieve. Not only might it make the world a better place, it would surely make for one hell of a read.

– Scott Noll, investigative reporter