RAPID CITY, S.D. - Jan. 15, 2014 - For the second year in a row, Black Hills
Corp. has been recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces(TM)
in the United States. The annual award recognizes the top employers in the U.S.
and Canada that display leadership and innovation in engaging their employees.
"We are honored to once again appear on this distinguished list," said David R.
Emery, chairman, president and chief executive officer for Black Hills Corp. "We
continually strive to be among the best employers in the United States, and
while our journey toward that goal doesn't end with this award, it does suggest
that we continue to make significant progress."

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards panel of judges evaluated each
applicant based on eight elements of employee engagement, including
communication, leadership, culture, rewards and recognition, professional and
personal growth, accountability and performance, vision and values and corporate
social responsibility.

"The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces(TM) understand that employee
engagement is not just a buzz word, but that engaged employees provide
businesses with a unique competitive advantage. Companies that focus on employee
success have better engagement and alignment with business objectives and
company values," said Achievers CEO, Patrick D. Quirk. "These companies serve as
role models for other businesses to engage their own employees and build
success."

The panel of 14 judges included various academics and thought leaders on
employee engagement, and included representation from organizations such as the
Society for Human Resource Management, Human Resources Professionals
Association, and Human Capital Institute and Northern California HR Association.

Black Hills Corp. will be honored alongside other recipients at an awards gala
on April 2, 2014, in San Francisco, Calif.

Black Hills Corp. Contact:
Jerome E. Nichols        605-721-1171
Media Relations Line   866-243-9002

Achievers Contact:
Allison Barrett, Public Relations Specialist
allisonb@achievers.com
888-622-3343 x3566
After Hours: 530-713-6655

ABOUT BLACK HILLS CORP.
Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH), a growth-oriented, vertically-integrated energy
company with a tradition of exemplary service and a vision to be the energy
partner of choice, is based in Rapid City, S.D. The company serves 769,000
natural gas and electric utility customers in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana,
Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. The company generates wholesale electricity
and produces natural gas, oil and coal. Black Hills' 1,925 employees partner to
produce results that are improving life with energy. More information is
available at www.blackhillscorp.com.

ABOUT ACHIEVERS
The Achievers mission is to Change the Way the World Works. We are accomplishing
this by helping companies around the world recognize and reward positive
employee behaviors on a daily basis resulting in higher employee engagement and
better business results. With our award-winning technology, unmatched customer
service and industry-leading expertise we have powered the world's most
successful rewards and recognition programs. Check us out on the web at
www.achievers.com.



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