The Kindness Recognition Award is given to high school, middle school, and elementary school students in the Dane County area, in recognition of their kindness, compassion, caring, and acceptance of others. This award is given in memory of Lesli Ann Jordán-Vázquez, who left a little sparkle everywhere she went. Kindness, compassion, and acceptance of others were at the core of everything she did. We continue to purposely seek out and recognize kindness in her name.