Chicago Moving Company Wins 2026 IMAWA Mover of the Year Award

Moovers Chicago Inc. recognized for operational excellence, safety standards, and customer service leadership in Large Fleet Division

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Moovers Chicago Inc., a leading residential and commercial moving company serving the Chicago metropolitan area, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Mover of the Year – Large Fleet Division by the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association (IMAWA). The award was presented at IMAWA's Annual Convention Award Presentation on Thursday, February 19th, recognizing the company's outstanding commitment to operational excellence, safety protocols, and superior customer service.

Why it matters

The Mover of the Year award represents the highest honor in Illinois' professional moving industry, recognizing companies that demonstrate exceptional performance across multiple criteria, including safety standards, customer satisfaction, professional training, equipment maintenance, and community engagement. This recognition validates Moovers Chicago's position as an industry leader and innovator in the traditionally fragmented moving sector.

The details

Selection for the award is based on rigorous evaluation by industry peers and IMAWA leadership, making this recognition a significant validation of Moovers Chicago's operational practices and service quality. The company has built a reputation for transparent pricing, professional service, and data-driven operations, recently completing a comprehensive analysis of 2,599 Chicago moves totaling $3.74 million to provide unprecedented transparency into urban moving costs and challenges.

  • Moovers Chicago Inc. was founded in 2014.
  • The Mover of the Year award was presented on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Moovers Chicago recently completed a market study documenting a 15-25% moving cost surge amid urban logistics challenges.

The players

Moovers Chicago Inc.

A leading residential and commercial moving company serving the Chicago metropolitan area.

Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association (IMAWA)

The association that represents professional moving and storage companies throughout Illinois and presents the annual Mover of the Year awards.

Daniel Iordan

The CEO of Moovers Chicago Inc.

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What they’re saying

“This award belongs to our entire team. Every crew member who shows up early, every dispatcher who coordinates complex logistics, every driver who navigates Chicago's challenging streets - this recognition reflects their daily commitment to excellence. We're honored that IMAWA has acknowledged the hard work our team puts into every single move, treating each customer's belongings with the care and professionalism they deserve.”

— Daniel Iordan, CEO (EINPresswire.com)

“Moovers Chicago exemplifies the professionalism and dedication that define excellence in our industry. Their investment in team training, modern equipment, customer service protocols, and industry transparency sets a benchmark for moving companies throughout Illinois. This award recognizes not just their current achievements but their ongoing commitment to raising industry standards.”

— IMAWA Representative (EINPresswire.com)

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