Few honors carry the weight of national recognition. Fewer still come directly from the White House.
Two Marines Moving, and its founder Nick Baucom, were formally recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change, an award honoring Americans who create extraordinary impact through service, leadership, and results.
What Is the White House “Champions of Change” Award?
The Champions of Change program, active during the Obama administration, was created to spotlight ordinary Americans doing extraordinary work in their communities. The White House used the platform to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations driving real progress in areas such as veteran employment, education, healthcare, transportation, and community resilience.
Recipients were selected not for publicity—but for measurable impact, leadership, and service that extended beyond profit into national contribution.
Why Nick Baucom and Two Marines Moving Were Recognized
According to the official White House archival biography, Nick Baucom’s journey reflects a rare fusion of entrepreneurship and service.
Nick obtained his first business license before he earned his driver’s license, demonstrating an early entrepreneurial drive. Shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving a six-year enlistment that included deployment to Iraq as an infantryman.
Following his military service, Nick founded Two Marines Moving, a company built on a clear mission: employ veterans and help them transition successfully from military service into civilian careers within the Washington, D.C. Metro area.
At the time of the White House recognition, Baucom had:
- Assisted hundreds of veterans in transitioning from military service to civilian employment
- Built a workforce of approximately 70 employees, including movers, drivers, dispatchers, and sales professionals
- Established a veteran-centered employment model in the transportation industry
All of this impact is explicitly documented in the White House archives. [obamawhite…chives.gov]
National Recognition for Veteran Employment Leadership
The Champions of Change award specifically honored leaders committed to improving the lives of veterans and military families through job creation and opportunity.
Two Marines Moving stood out because it was not a symbolic initiative—it was an operating business producing real jobs, real careers, and real economic outcomes for veterans navigating one of the most difficult transitions of their lives.
This recognition placed Nick Baucom and Two Marines Moving among a select group of Americans recognized by the White House for service-driven leadership at the national level.
Why This Still Matters Today
White House recognition is not a marketing gimmick. It is a historical record.
The official biography of Nick Baucom remains permanently archived on the White House website, documenting this recognition as part of the public record of American civic leadership.
For Two Marines Moving, this honor reinforces what clients, employees, and partners experience every day:
- A company built on discipline, service, and accountability
- A leadership philosophy forged in the Marine Corps and executed in business
- A proven commitment to veterans that has been validated at the highest level of government
Service With Honor Is Not a Slogan
The Champions of Change award did not recognize a marketing message. It recognized results.
At its core, Two Marines Moving was founded on a simple doctrine: build a world-class company while taking care of those who served. That doctrine earned recognition not just from clients—but from the White House itself.
And that standard remains unchanged.
Source & Verification
- White House archival author page for Nick Baucom:
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/author/nick-baucom