Jill and Warren Schimpff, 4th-generation owners of Schimpff’s Confectionery in Jeffersonville, were honored as the 2026 recipients of the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award.
“The Schimpff family’s remarkable longevity in business shows how dedication, craftsmanship, and community commitment can build something that lasts for generations,” said Gov. Braun. “Today we recognize their hard work and their impact on their local community as well as the state of Indiana.”
The Schimpff family came to the United States from Germany in the mid-1800s, bringing candy-making traditions that would shape their future. Schimpff’s Confectionery opened in Jeffersonville in April 1891 and has remained in the same location ever since. Warren and Jill have carried the family legacy forward as fourth-generation stewards of the business. They have continued to grow Schimpff’s, welcoming new generations of visitors…