Your Man With A Van (YMWAV) has been named a national finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, with Co-Director Cat Robson-Scarborough shortlisted in the Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year category. More than 5,000 businesses entered the competition, with 740 reaching the final shortlist. The recognition comes two and a half years after YMWAV launched its franchise network in January 2024. The Northumberland-based brand now operates 65+ branches across the UK, has accumulated over 3,000 five-star reviews, and holds a 99% five-star rating across the network. It was named a Top 10 Emerging Franchise in the Elite Franchise Top 100 2026. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, which have recognised founders including the teams behind Grenade, ClearScore, and Zilch, focus on entrepreneurs who build without the safety net of corporate backing. The Start-Up category specifically targets founders whose businesses have launched within the last three years. Cat Robson-Scarborough, who designed the YMWAV franchise model and personally oversees franchisee recruitment, said: "Our franchisees are the reason for any recognition we receive. This matters because it tells every person considering joining our network that they'd be backing something that has been independently judged to be worth backing." YMWAV operates in the UK removals and transport sector, providing house moves, office moves, large item delivery, storage moves, and more. The franchise is van-based and operates locally, with franchisees serving their own communities under a model built on YMWAV's 14-year reputation for reliability. The business has collected 19+ industry awards since launching the franchise, including the Altaris Award for Best Franchise Innovation 2026 and Best Emerging Franchise 2025 at the Business Awards UK. Winners of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026 will be announced later this year. Franchise information, including territory availability, is available at www.yourmanwithavan.com/franchise.