Some news we're really proud of
Plug In Stations has been named a finalist in the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026. We're up for Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year in the London region, with co-founder Andy Evangelou named on the entry.
We didn't want to just post a graphic and move on, so here's what the award is, why this category matters to us, and who it really belongs to.
What are the Great British Entrepreneur Awards?
They're the biggest night in UK entrepreneurship, often called the Grammys of entrepreneurship. This year there are nearly 200 finalists across 20 categories, with Allica Bank as headline partner. You can see the full programme on the Great British Entrepreneur Awards website.
Why this category means so much
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year is for businesses built and run by family, where the people who started it are still the people you deal with.
That's exactly how we work. Plug In Stations started in 2020 in Natalya's shed, with three founders, Natalya Tsaparelli, Andrea Theodosi and Andy Evangelou, and no outside funding. The people who started it are still here every day, answering questions, visiting sites and making the calls that shape how every install gets done. Last year that work earned us third place and £50,000 at the Stelios Young Entrepreneur Awards, and now it's put us on this shortlist.
What being a finalist means to us
A moment to look back
It's a chance to stop and see how far we've come, from those early days in the shed to becoming one of the UK's leading EV charger installation companies.
Recognition for our team
This belongs to the people behind the business. Our engineers, our office staff and our operations team all played a part in it. None of it happens without people who turn up and care about getting the job right.
Recognition for our customers
- Every installation.
- Every recommendation.
- Every 5-star review.
- Every customer who trusted us with their switch to electric.
Thank you. You're a big part of why we're on this list.
Proof that what we're building matters
Being named a finalist tells us our commitment to quality, service and doing things properly is making a real impact, and that's what we'll keep building on.
What happens next
The final is on Monday 16 November at Grosvenor House on Park Lane. Whatever happens on the night, we're proud to stand among the finalists for the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2026, and we'll let you know how it goes.
Work with a family business that picks up the phone
Whether you're getting your first charger at home or kitting out a workplace, you'll be dealing with the same team that built this business from the ground up.
