Company: Quintessa Marketing, Oklahoma City, OK
Nomination Submitted by: H2 Marketing
Company Description: Quintessa™ Marketing is the premier source of Premium MVA Retainers for personal injury lawyers and law firms. Using cutting-edge digital marketing and Quintessa’s unique MVA Retainer Engine™, the company secures over 25,000 leads monthly. Quintessa’s intake professionals evaluate candidates; only vetted prospects are passed to their attorney clients.
Nomination Category: Company/Organization Awards Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Community Involvement Program of the Year
 Nomination Title: Lauren Von's Legacy: A $1 Million Gift & Lifelong Commitment to Oklahoma’s Most Vulnerable"
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes, explaining the achievements since July 1, 2022 of the nominated organization, OR written answers to the questions? (Choose one):
Written answers to the questions
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video. If you are submitting written answers to the questions for this category, provide them in the appropriate spaces below:
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- Briefly describe the nominated organization: history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Lauren Von is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, a proud mother of five children, and the CEO and founder of Quintessa Marketing and the Give Fifty Pledge. She founded Quintessa Marketing in 2016 and spearheads innovation in legal marketing while transforming corporate responsibility. A trailblazer, she channels 50% of annual profits towards impactful causes like Infant Crisis Services, ReMerge of Oklahoma County, Branch 15, and more. Attributing her success to generosity, Lauren launched the Give Fifty Pledge to redefine corporate responsibility, encouraging businesses to contribute 50% of profits for a year, one month, or even an hour, fostering philanthropy. Since its inception, Quintessa Marketing has become a multimillion-dollar company. Lauren and the company have earned prestigious accolades, including a Bronze Stevie Award® for Best Entrepreneur, Gold Titan Women in Business Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, and DotCom Magazine's Impact Company of the Year. Lauren's entrepreneurial journey, without a college degree, is an inspiration that impacts the business landscape and the community she serves. She resides in Edmond, Oklahoma, with her husband Leo and her family.
- Outline the organization's achievements since July 1 2022 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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As Infant Crisis Services (ICS) celebrates its 40th anniversary, Lauren’s $1 million contribution has been the most significant individual gift they have ever received. It has enabled ICS to establish a $4 million endowment to help sustain them for another 40-plus years. It marks decades of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of central Oklahoma's youngest and most vulnerable neighbors. The agency has reached the milestone of serving nearly 400,000 infants and toddlers.
She supports various Oklahoma City charities, including Make-A-Wish, Branch15, and ReMerge. Additionally, she launched the Give Fifty Pledge leveraging social media and, as a result, donated $10,000 to the winning cause, HALO Project Oklahoma City, while Birthright Living Legacy of Tulsa received a $2,500 donation.
Lauren launched the Give Fifty Pledge to redefine corporate responsibility. It encourages businesses to contribute 50% of profits for a year, one month, or even an hour, fostering philanthropy.
- Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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[REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION]https://journalrecord.com/2024/06/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-40-years-of-helping-babies/
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https://www.infantcrisis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Endowment-Release-FINAL-H2.docx-Google-Docs.pdf
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-40th-123700759.html
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/06/n39249252/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-with-launch-of-a-4-million-transformative-e
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-with-launch-of-a-4-million-transformative-endowment-fund-to-help-secure-a-sustainable-future-302167865.html
https://seekingalpha.com/pr/19753092-infant-crisis-services-celebrates-40th-anniversary-launch-of-4-million-transformative
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240610ph35006/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-with-launch-of-a-4-million-transformative-endowment-fund-to-help-secure-a-sustainable-future
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-with-launch-of-a-4-million-transformative-endowment/article_d6eeb7eb-3d1e-532e-887b-74f2aa2772c6.html
https://menafn.com/1108315724/infant-crisis-services-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary-with-launch-of-a-4-million-transformative-endowment-fund-to-help-secure-a-sustainable-future
https://smb.albertleatribune.com/article/Infant-Crisis-Services-Celebrates-its-40th-Anniversary-with-Launch-of-a-dollar4-Million-Transformative-Endowment-Fund-to-Help-Secure-a-Sustainable-Future?storyId=6666f3ce89d2ba6d1095f1ba
https://smb.salisburypost.com/article/Infant-Crisis-Services-Celebrates-its-40th-Anniversary-with-Launch-of-a-dollar4-Million-Transformative-Endowment-Fund-to-Help-Secure-a-Sustainable-Future?storyId=6666f3ce89d2ba6d1095f1ba
- Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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Lauren wanted to fix the problem and bring light to the broken personal injury legal industry by donating half of the company’s profits.
Quintessa’s approach is unique. Unlike others who prioritize speed and greed, Lauren ensures the company donates 50% of their profits for a positive impact. Lauren believes that your purpose should evolve as you grow, and this can inspire you to achieve great things.
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