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.
Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
Richards, 81, who is British, has kept a home in Connecticut since 1985. He became the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, receiving a custom-designed medallion and hearty applause from dozens attending the ceremony at the Westport Library.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards honored with governor's award: ‘Thank you, Connecticut’
Richards, a longtime Connecticut resident, received the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. He was recognized for his support of local arts organizations.
Keith Richards To Be Honored By Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that legendary guitarist and founding member of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, will be the inaugural recipient of the Governor’s Award of Excellence. Established in 2025,
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.
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