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.

Women Making a Difference

2011 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

In 2011 Laura McHolm, co-founder and director of marketing, for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the “Business Owner of the Year Award” for the Women Making a Difference Awards her work with Claire’s Place Foundation. Claire’s Place Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting families living with cystic fibrosis. This work added to NorthStar Moving Company’s support of the Clothes Off Our Back.

  • The Women Making a Difference Certificate from the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • Cover of the issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal featuring the list of Women Making a Difference.
  • Cover of the article about Women Making a Difference in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • The list of Women Making a Difference in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • A page from the article about the award in the Los Angeles Business Journal

Business Women of the Decade

2011 ★ Nomination, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Laura McHolm, co-founder and director of marketing, for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the “Business Women of the Decade Award” for women at the helm of companies that have seen remarkable success over the last ten years.

  • Cover of the Issue of the San Fernando Valley Business Journal featuring the article about the award
  • Cover of the article about the award in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal
  • Photos of the Nominees in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Better Business Bureau Hall of Fame

2011 ★ Recognition, Better Business Bureau

Since 2000, NorthStar Moving Company has held the highest possible rating from the BBB. In 2011, we were entered into the Hall of Fame for not having any outstanding complaints for three years.

Los Angeles Organizing Awards – Best Service Provider

2011 ★ Finalist, NAPO - National Association of Professional Organizers

NorthStar Moving Company was a finalist for the Los Angeles Organizing Award for “Best Service Provider to the Organizing Industry” in 2011. This award presented by the National Organization of Professional Organizers Los Angeles honors companies that provide top quality service and support to organizing businesses.

  • The Program for the 2011 NAPO Organization awards.
  • NorthStar Moving Company featured in the program as one of the Best Service Providers to the Organizing Industry!
  • NorthStar Moving Company was selected as a finalist for the NAPO award as one of the Best Service Providers to the Organizing Industry on the NAPO website.

CAA-LA Signature Awards – Best Green Practices

2010 ★ Award, California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA)

NorthStar Moving Company was recognized by the California Apartment Association for our eco-friendly business practices and won the “Signature Award for Best Green Practices” in 2010.

  • The Award In Our Office!
  • One of our team members with the award at the event!
  • Cover of the program from the award event!

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2010 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

NorthStar Moving Company ranked number 17 on the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s list of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2010. The list is based on revenue growth within the year.

  • Ram Katalan, co-founder and CEO for NorthStar Moving Company, holding up the award!
  • NorthStar Moving Company ranked #17 on the list.
  • Fastest Growing Private Companies 2010

The Classy Awards

2010 ★ Nomination, StayClassy

“The Classy Awards” is an awards competition recognizing the top philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses, and individuals. NorthStar Moving Company was nominated for the Classy Award for “Philanthropic Business of the Year” for our FREE CLEAN OUT Campaign, a donation drive throughout Greater Los Angeles benefitting Goodwill of Southern California and the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation.

  • Screenshot from The Third Annual Classy Awards website

The Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

2010 ★ Recognition, Inc. Magazine

NorthStar Moving Company was recognized as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine in 2010. We ranked 3,589! 

 

Best Places to Work

2010 ★ Award, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

One of the most common comments we get when we post photos from our work day on our facebook page is “you guys are having way too much fun!”, so we’re glad the San Fernando Valley Business Journal agrees, and after awarding us the Best Places to Work before, we received it again this year. NorthStar Moving Company was ranked second.

Here are a few photos we took while enjoying the award ceremony:

Women Making a Difference

2010 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

Laura McHolm, co-founder and director of marketing, for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the 2010 Women Making a Difference Award in the Los Angeles Business Journal. This award honors business women for their outstanding work with the community.

  • The Woman Making a Difference Certificate

Best Places to Work

2010 ★ Award, Los Angeles Business Journal

In 2010 NorthStar Moving Company ranked 16 on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of Best Places to Work for medium sized companies.

  • The Award for The Best Places To Work from the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • NorthStar Moving Company ranked 16 on the list of best places to work!

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2009 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

In 2009 NorthStar Moving Company ranked fifth on the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. The list is ranked by revenue.

  • Cover of the award issue.
  • NorthStar Moving Company ranked fifth on the list!
  • Photos from the award ceremony.

The Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

2009 ★ Recognition, Inc. Magazine

In 2009 NorthStar Moving Company was recognized as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine. We ranked 2,500!

 

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2009 ★ Recognition, Los Angeles Business Journal

NorthStar Moving Company was honored as one of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Moving Companies in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. We ranked 61!

Women Making a Difference

2009 ★ Nomination, Los Angeles Business Journal

Laura McHolm, co-founder and director of marketing, for NorthStar Moving Company, was nominated for the 2009 Women Making a Difference Awards. This award honors business women in Los Angeles who strive to make a difference in the world of business and in the communities they serve.

  • Cover of the Los Angeles Business Journal issue featuring the list of Women Making a Difference
  • List of Women Making a Difference from the Los Angeles Business Journal

Best Places to Work

2008 ★ Award, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

NorthStar Moving Company was ranked fourth among medium sized companies by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal making us one of Los Angeles’s “Best Places to Work.” This award is given out every two years.

  • At the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Best Places to Work Awards. Photo by David Sprague
  • The 2008 Best Places to Work award in our office!
  • News Article from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal about NorthStar Moving Company winning the award.
  • Letter from the Best Business Group congratulating us on the award.

The Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

2008 ★ Recognition, Inc. Magazine

NorthStar Moving Company was once again recognized as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine in 2008. We ranked 2,563!

 

7th Annual Women In Business Awards – The Trailblazer Award

2008 ★ Award, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Laura McHolm, co-founder and director of marketing, for NorthStar Moving Company, won the “Trailblazer Award” at the 7th Annual Women in Business Awards for having altered the perception of moving companies in a way many never thought possible, delivering graceful customer care that has made its mark across the state. This award given by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal recognizes those who are leading the charge in business in innovative new ways.

  • The award in our office!
  • Laura McHolm won the “Trailblazer Award” for the 2008 Women In Business Awards by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
  • List of Nominees for the 2008 Trailblazer Award

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2008 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

NorthStar Moving Company ranked sixth on the 2008 San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. The rankings were determined by revenue growth and employees.

  • NorthStar Moving Company was ranked sixth on the list!

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2007 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

In 2007 the San Fernando Valley Business Journal ranked the 50 fastest growing companies in the San Fernando Valley. NorthStar Moving Company was proud to be 12 on that list!

  • We ranked 12 on the list!
  • Our invitation to the ceremony!

The Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

2007 ★ Recognition, Inc. Magazine

NorthStar Moving Company was recognized as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine in 2007.

 

Best Mover

2007 ★ Award, CitySearch.com

In 2007, NorthStar Moving Company was honored to be voted “Best Mover” by Citysearch.com users. The voting for a “Best Mover” category has not been held again.

  • City Search Best Mover Award 2007 Certificate!

Member in Good Standing

2007 ★ Recognition, Better Business Bureau

Since 2000, NorthStar Moving Company has held the highest possible rating from the BBB.

Fastest Growing Private Companies

2006 ★ Recognition, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

NorthStar Moving Company was proud to be on the 2006 list of fastest growing private companies. This list was published by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal and NorthStar Moving Company came in at number 17 with an impressive 39% growth in revenue!

  • NorthStar Moving Company was number 17 on the list!

Pro Mover

2006 ★ Recognition, AMSA – American Moving & Storage Association

The American Moving and Storage Association has deemed NorthStar Moving Company a “Pro Mover.” The ProMover Program takes the worry and the hassle out of moving, by helping consumers identify quality professional movers who subscribe to AMSA’s goals, and gives consumers an easy way to separate reputable and professional movers from con artists. This recognition has been ongoing since 2006.