Keith Richards honored by Connecticut’s governor

CT honors resident Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, who applauds state and keeping books ‘unburnt’
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. The honor recognizes residents known for their creativity, passion, dynamism, and generosity. Richards fit the bill.
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Appearing in a building of books instead of a stadium with amps, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity,
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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.
"Well, thank you very much" — Keith Richards thanks Connecticut after receiving Governor’s Award of Excellence
Keith Richards, the guitarist of The Rolling Stones, was awarded the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. The event was held at the Westport Library in Westport.
Keith Richards to be presented with first-ever Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence
Gov. Ned Lamont plans to honor rock legend Keith Richards with the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. Richards, a founding member of the world-renowned Rolling Stones, is a longtime Connecticut resident.
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.
Keith Richards Receives Inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award, New Library Card
Keith Richards became the inaugural recipient of Connecticut’s Governor’s Award of Excellence. The Rolling Stones guitarist was recognized for his contributions enriching Connecticut’s cultural and civic life in a ceremony at the Westport Library.
Legendary Rocker Keith Richards Receives This First-Ever Medal of Excellence
Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones is the recipient of a first-ever type of medal, awarded in Connecticut. For 40 years, the U.K. born Richards has lived in Connecticut,
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards honored with Governor’s Award of Excellence
Legendary rock guitarist Keith Richards is the first person to be honored with the Governor’s Award of Excellence in Connecticut. The honor celebrates Connecticut residents who epitomize creativity, passion and generosity.
'Keep our books unburnt', says Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received the Connecticut Governor's Award for Excellence on Wednesday (March 5) for his cultural contributions to the state. Speaking on stage at the Westport Library,
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Keith Richards receives new Connecticut residents award, including a new library card
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