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.

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.

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was presented with the inaugural Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence by Gov. Ned Lamont at a library.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced today, March 3, that Rolling Stones guitarist and longtime state resident Keith Richards will be the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s

Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards with Gov. Ned Lamont and Westport Library Executive Director Bill Harmer at the library following

A four-time Grammy winner and Rolling Stones founding member was honored in Westport Wednesday for contributions to the State of Connecticut. Keith Richards was the first recipient of the Governor’s Award of Excellence,

Today' show's Craig Melvin, rocker Richard Butler and Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim were among the notable figures in attendance at Keith Richards' ceremony.

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,

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,

I guess we’re having a redo today,” said House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford. “The governor, while he claims to stand for fiscal principles, vetoed a bill, then within a