Brampton, ON - Loblaw Companies Limited is not only being recognized as having one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ of 2011, but is also the only grocery retailer to grace the list. The national program, cultivated by Waterstone Human Capital Inc., recognizes Canadian organizations that possess a culture that has improved its performance and has helped the company nurture its competitive edge. Loblaw is being acknowledged in the areas of: Vision and Leadership, Cultural Alignment, Measurement and Sustainability in relation to Vision, Rewards, Recognition and Innovative Business Achievement and, Corporate Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Judy McCrie, executive vice president, Human Resources and Labour Relations for Loblaw Companies Limited states, "We believe that achieving a culture that encourages communication, learning and colleague acknowledgement is an important driver of success," and continues, "We strive to promote a culture of close-knit, informed and engaged teams and with the acknowledgment as one of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we know we're on the right track and will continue to foster this positive working environment for our colleagues."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">www.loblaw.ca<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">