Keith Richards, Rolling Stones and governor's award

CT honors resident Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, who applauds state and keeping books ‘unburnt’
When Ned Lamont was a young boy, he learned about rock music by listening to the Rolling Stones. Today, more than 50 years later, Lamont is governor of Connecticut, and he decided that legendary Stones guitarist Keith Richards should be the first recipient of a new honor known as the Governor’s Award of Excellence.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received an award from CT's governor — and a new library card
Keith Richards thanked both Gov. Ned Lamont and the state of Connecticut for bestowing him with the first-ever Governor’s Award of Excellence.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards honored with governor's award: ‘Thank you, Connecticut’
Richards, a longtime Connecticut resident, on Wednesday received the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. He was recognized for his support of local arts organizations. Richards, who lives in Weston, accepted the award at the Westport Library from Gov. Ned Lamont and his wife, Annie.
Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
Connecticut's governor is honoring Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Governor Ned Lamont presented Richards with the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Keith Richards receives Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence
Keith Richards from The Rolling Stones was presented the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence during a ceremony at the Westport Library on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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