AWARD: Kinross one of 10 most admired corporations

TORONTO - Kinross Gold has been named on the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in Canada by Waterstone Human Capital, a professional recruitment firm. The 10 Most Admired program recognizes leading Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Kinross was among the 10 winners chosen from 400 nominees.

"We are honoured to receive this recognition on behalf of our employees worldwide," said Tye Burt, president and CEO. "This award is a tribute to their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the core values that define our culture: putting people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture, and rigorous financial discipline."

Other winners (in alphabetical order) were Agrium Inc., Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce., Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, ING Direct Canada, Ledcor Group of Companies, Loblaw Companies, Royal Bank of Canada, and WestJet Airlines.

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