Awards and Honors

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.

Best Customer Service

2025 ★ Recognition, Newsweek Magazine

NorthStar Moving has been ranked #1 in Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service 2025 in the moving company category. 

The America’s Best Customer Service 2025 ranking was identified from the results of an independent survey of more than 28,000 U.S. customers who have either made purchases, used services, or gathered information about products or services in the past three years. 

Being recognized by Newsweek in 2023 and again in 2025 as one of America’s Best Customer Service providers is a testament to the NorthStar Moving team’s dedication to kindness, professionalism and going the extra mile for their clients.

Inspirational Women: Forum and Leadership Awards

2024 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing’s annual Inspirational Women Leadership Awards event recognized outstanding honorees for their noteworthy successes and accomplishments during the past 24 months. NorthStar Moving’s Co-Founder & Director of Marketing Laura McHolm was a finalist in the CEO/Founder of a Professional Services Company category.

Largest Family Owned Businesses

2024 ★ Recognition, Inside the Valley by the LABJ

Inside the Valley (formerly The San Fernando Valley Business Journal), published their 2024 annual list of the Largest Family Owned Businesses, ranked by total number of employees. NorthStar Moving was listed at #15.

18+ Best Movers / Moving Companies in San Francisco

2024 ★ Recognition, SFist

NorthStar Moving was ranked as one of the top 18 movers in San Francisco by SFist, one of the largest digital publishers of local San Francisco news.

Best Moving Companies in San Francisco, CA

2024 ★ Recognition, Find the Movers

FindtheMovers.com published a list of some of the best moving companies in San Francisco for 2024, based on customer reviews, services offered, and overall reputation. NorthStar Moving is ranked #1.

Best Moving Companies in Los Angeles, CA

2024 ★ Recognition, Find the Movers

FindtheMovers.com published a list of some of the best moving companies in Los Angeles for 2024, based on customer reviews, services offered, and overall reputation. NorthStar Moving is ranked #1.

Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards

2024 ★ Finalist, Inside the Valley by the LABJ

The Los Angeles Business Journal: Inside the Valley held the Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards on September 5th, 2024, and published the results in their September 14th edition. It was an event full of inspiration, education and recognition. NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder, Laura McHolm was a finalist in the Community Impact Advocate award category.

Best Movers in Los Angeles

2024 ★ Recognition, LocalMovers.com

LocalMovers.com ranked NorthStar Moving as one of the Best Movers in Los Angeles.
LocalMovers.com is the premier platform dedicated to showcasing exceptional movers and moving companies. Their expert editorial team meticulously curates a comprehensive database, providing an insightful resource for consumers.

Top Women-Owned Businesses

2024 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal publishes an annual list of Top Women-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles County, ranked by annual revenue. We are honored to be included in the list once more at number 52.

Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards

2024 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

The Los Angeles Business Journal held its annual Women’s Leadership Awards on Thursday, June 13th, honoring and celebrating women business leaders in the Los Angeles community. NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder, Laura McHolm was among the nominees this year as well.

Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award

2024 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

The 2024 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards was be held on May 15th, 2024, 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. NorthStar Moving Director of Marketing and Co-Founder Laura McHolm was among the individual nominees.

The Best Moving Companies in California

2024 ★ Recognition, USA Today

USA Today published their list of the The Best Moving Companies in California for 2024. NorthStar Moving was ranked second in the “Best movers for a local California move” category.

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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.