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Top Female Entrepreneurs List
2017 ★ Award, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
When the San Fernando Valley Business Journal published its list of Top Female Entrepreneurs, Laura McHolm, Co-Founder and Director of Marketing of NorthStar Moving was ranked 8th, and an interview with her appeared on the cover of the issue dedicated to the list.
Hunger Fighting Hero Award
2017 ★ Award, Move for Hunger
The Hunger Fighting Hero is awarded to organizations that host a successful event to fight hunger in their area. NorthStar Moving’s second annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing” food drive in partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage raised 8,109 pounds of food to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. The overwhelming volume of food collected and the awareness the company raised for hunger earned NorthStar Moving the award.
Women’s Summit
2017 ★ Finalist, Los Angeles Business Journal
The 25th annual Women’s Summit & Awards event, celebrating great women leaders in the local business community was held by the Los Angeles Business Journal on June 23rd at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles. Laura McHolm, NorthStar Moving’s Co-Founder and Director of Marketing was a finalist. We are honored to have her among such distinguished company.
Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Designation
2017 ★ Recognition, Institute of Certified Franchise Executives
On January 30, during the 2017 International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Convention, Ram Katalan, Co-Founder and CEO of NorthStar Moving was among the graduates of this year’s Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program.
The mission of the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives™ (ICFE) is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education. Among franchise leaders, the CFE designation has become widely known and recognized as a mark of distinction.
CAA Los Angeles Signature Awards – Industry Partner of the Year
2016 ★ Nomination, California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA)
NorthStar Moving Company was recognized for our outstanding relationship with the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles. We were nominated for the Signature Award for Industry Partner of the Year in 2016.
Best Places to Work
2016 ★ Award, Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work features the best companies to work for in LA. NorthStar Moving made it to 27th place this year, out of all mid-sized companies in Los Angeles County. Of course, it’ll always be number 1 in our hearts!
Accredited Business Certificate
2016 ★ Award, Better Business Bureau
Top Women-Owned Businesses
2016 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of the top women-owned businesses in LA. Out of 100 women-owned businesses in LA, we ranked number 49! Rankings are based on 2015 revenue.
Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award
2016 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal
Awarded to those who use their businesses and companies to give back to the community. NorthStar Moving’s Director of Marketing and Co-Founder Laura McHolm was nominated as a representative of all the NorthStar Moving team members who truly proud ourselves in this work. Check our community page to see all the people and organizations we have assisted over the years!
Certificate of Achievement
2016 ★ Award, Move for Hunger
During the 99th CMSA (California Moving and Storage Association) conference in, CMSA and Move for Hunger presented NorthStar Moving with the 2016 Certificate of Achievement for the second consecutive year. The award is given to moving companies that go above and beyond to fight hunger in their greater community. NorthStar Moving was also recognized by Move for Hunger for collecting enough food to provide over 25,000 life-saving meals to their community, an enormous meal milestone.
Women’s Summit – Business owner of the year
2016 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal
Co-founder and Director of Marketing Laura McHolm was honored at the the 2016 Women’s Summit for the Los Angeles Business Journal. This event recognizes women who climb through the ranks to become the best in their field and business.
Women in Business Awards – Business Owner of the Year
2016 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Laura McHolm, Director of Marketing and Co-founder for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for Business Owner of the Year. Nominations for this award are given to women at the helm of companies making great strides in business.
Largest Women Owned Businesses
2015 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
NorthStar Moving Company was ranked number 8 out of the Top 50 Women-owned Businesses based in the valley area by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. This annual list was ranked by number of employees.
Women in Business Awards
2015 ★ Nomination, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Laura McHolm, Director of Marketing and Co-founder for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the 2015 Women in Business Awards. This award is given to women at the helm of companies making great strides in business.
Super Service Award
2015 ★ Award, Angies List
Hunger Fighting Hero Award
2014 ★ Award, Move for Hunger
NorthStar Moving Company was awarded the 2014 Hunger Fighting Hero Award from Move For Hunger for helping to raise and donate 8,109 lbs. of food to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
Largest Family Owned Businesses
2014 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal ranked NorthStar Moving Company #14 out of #28 for one of the valley’s largest family-owned businesses in 2014.
Best Places to Work
2014 ★ Award, Los Angeles Business Journal
NorthStar Moving Company was ranked #27 among medium sized companies by the Los Angeles Business Journal, once again making us one of Los Angeles’s “Best Places to Work.”
L.A.’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses
2014 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal
NorthStar Moving Company was once again recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as number 51 out of the Top 100 Women-owned Businesses based in Los Angeles County. This annual list was ranked by revenues.
Non-Profit and Corporate Citizenship Awards
2014 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal
Laura McHolm, co-founder and chief marketing officer, for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for “Corporate Partner of the Year” at Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2014 Non-Profit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. The awards honor individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication to nonprofit organizations.
Women in Business Awards
2014 ★ Nomination, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
Laura McHolm, co-founder & chief marketing officer for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the 2014 Women in Business Awards. This award is given to women at the helm of companies making great strides in business.
CAA Los Angeles Signature Awards – Industry Partner of the Year
2013 ★ Nomination, California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA)
NorthStar Moving Company was recognized for our outstanding relationship with the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles, and we were nominated for the Signature Award for Industry Partner of the Year in 2013.
16 Women Who Made the World Happier This Year
2013 ★ Nomination, Ladies' Home Journal
Inc. Hire Power Awards
2013 ★ Recognition, Inc.com
The Inc. Hire Power Awards 2013 ranked NorthStar Moving #12 in the country for creating the most jobs in the logistics and transportation industry!