They like us, they really like us.

NorthStar Moving has more awards and honors than any other moving company on the planet. We’ve won awards for just about everything: customer service, green initiatives, best places to work, growth and philanthropy – you name it.

Verified Movers

2024 ★ Recognition, Verified Movers

Verified Movers provides a detailed analysis of professional movers, and post recommendations for those moving companies that truly stand out with the top-quality services as well as the customer support they offer. We are happy to be recommended by them.

Franchisers List

2024 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal published its annual list of the largest franchisers in the San Fernando Valley region, ranked by number of franchised units. NorthStar Moving is proud to be included on the list. The special report also features interviews with a few owners and CEOs, including NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and CEO, Ram Katalan. For information about NorthStar Moving Company franchise opportunities visit NorthStarFranchising.com

Franchisers List

2024 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal published its annual list of the largest franchisers in Los Angeles County, ranked by number of franchised units. NorthStar Moving is proud to once again be included on the list. For information about NorthStar Moving Company franchise opportunities visit NorthStarFranchising.com

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2023 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal published its annual list of Fastest Growing Private Companies headquartered in LA County in their December 11, 2023 issue. Companies are ranked by their percentage growth from 2020 to 2022. NorthStar Moving is honored to have been included in the 84th place.

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Pinnacle Mover

2023 ★ Recognition, Southwest Movers Association (SMA)

Southwest Movers Association (SMA) is a trade association established in 1917. It represents the household goods moving industry in Texas and is dedicated to enhancing the performance and profitability of moving companies and promoting a safe and reliable moving industry that includes strict adherence to state laws and ethical standards. 

The Pinnacle Mover Program by the SMA promotes and recognizes professional competence and adherence to ethical standards on the part of movers operating in Texas. Certification signifies a mover’s commitment to the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction. 

NorthStar Moving is proud to be an SMA Pinnacle Mover.

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2023 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Every year, the San Fernando Valley Business Journal ranks the fastest growing private companies by the percentage of revenue growth within a year. NorthStar Moving Company was ranked #15 in this remarkable list of Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Largest Family Owned Businesses

2023 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal published their 2023 annual list of the Largest Family Owned Businesses, ranked by total number of employees. NorthStar Moving was listed at #19.

#1 Mover in Los Angeles, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving the #1 mover in Los Angeles. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in Los Angeles to publish their Best 5 Movers in Los Angeles, CA for local and long-distance moves.

#1 Mover in West Hollywood, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving the #1 mover in West Hollywood. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in West Hollywood to publish their Best 5 Movers in West Hollywood, CA for local and long-distance moves. 

#1 Mover in Pasadena, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving the #1 mover in Pasadena. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in Pasadena to publish their Best 5 Movers in Pasadena, CA for local and long-distance moves. 

#1 Mover in Culver City, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving the #1 mover in Culver City. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in Culver City to publish their Best 5 Movers in Culver City, CA for local and long-distance moves.

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#1 Mover in Burbank, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving the #1 mover in Burbank. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in Burbank to publish their Best 5 Movers in Burbank, CA for local and long-distance moves.

Best 5 Movers in Alhambra, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving among the 5 best movers in Alhambra. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in Alhambra to publish their Best 5 Movers in Alhambra, CA for local and long-distance moves.

Best 5 Movers in San Gabriel, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine ranked NorthStar Moving among the 5 best movers in San Gabriel. The leading home magazine carefully evaluated moving companies in San Gabriel to publish their Best 5 Movers in San Gabriel, CA for local and long-distance moves.

Best Moving Companies In Los Angeles, CA Of 2023

2023 ★ Recognition, Forbes Home

Forbes Home ranked NorthStar Moving as one of the top 10 movers in Los Angeles. The Forbes team conducted extensive research and analyzed the customer service quality of movers in Los Angeles to compile their list of the 10 best moving companies in Los Angeles for local and long-distance moves.

Best Moving Companies In San Francisco, CA Of 2023

2023 ★ Recognition, Forbes Home

Forbes Home ranked NorthStar Moving as one of the top 10 movers in San Francisco. The Forbes team conducted extensive research and analyzed the customer service quality of movers in San Francisco to compile their list of the 10 best moving companies in San Francisco for local and long-distance moves.

Best Moving Companies In Orange County, California Of 2023

2023 ★ Recognition, Forbes Home

Forbes Home ranked NorthStar Moving as #2 in their 10 Best Moving Companies in Orange County, CA list. The Forbes team conducted extensive research and analyzed the customer service quality of movers in Orange County to compile the list of the best movers in the county for local and long-distance moves.

5 Best Moving Companies in Santa Rosa, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, SF Gate

There are plenty of options when looking for the best moving companies in the Santa Rosa area. SF Gate compiled a list of the top 5 movers in Santa Rosa, and placed NorthStar Moving second on the list.

5 Best Moving Companies in Oakland, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, SF Gate

SF Gate compiled a list of the best movers in Oakland, moving companies that fit various budgets and needs. NorthStar Moving was ranked #3.

5 Best Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

2023 ★ Recognition, SF Gate

SF Gate took a deep dive into all the options to determine the absolute 5 best moving companies in San Francisco. NorthStar Moving was ranked number 5 in the top 5 list, which includes comparisons in different areas and tips about moving in the San Francisco area.

Great Guys Moving #1 Mover in Santa Clarita

2023 ★ Award, Great Guys Moving

Great Guys Moving has analyzed and reviewed over 20,000 moving companies across the U.S. to rank and order them from best to worst. The result is an unbiased listing, updated monthly, featuring the best moving companies in every city across the country. They ranked NorthStar Moving as the #1 moving company in Santa Clarita.

Women-Owned Businesses

2023 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal publishes an annual list of women-owned businesses. To qualify for the list, a business must be at least 50% women-owned. NorthStar Moving is proud to be included once again. We were ranked at number 10 out of 25.

Top Women-Owned Businesses

2023 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal published their annual list of Top Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County on July 17, 2023. We are honored to make this prestigious list again. We were ranked at number 63 out of 99.

Women’s Leadership

2023 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal will hold its annual Women’s Leadership Awards on Wednesday, June 28th, honoring and celebrating women business leaders in the Los Angeles community. NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder, Laura McHolm is among the nominees this year.

Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award

2023 ★ Finalist, Los Angeles Business Journal

The 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards was held on April 19th, honoring the contributions of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them by donating their time, funds, and efforts to improve the Los Angeles communities they serve.

Laura McHolm, NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder was among the four finalists this year in the For-Profits Business Angel of the Year category.