Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored Wednesday with a new award that recognizes Connecticut residents for their creativity, passion and generosity.

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 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 ...

Richards, a longtime Connecticut resident, on Wednesday received the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence. He ...

Keith Richards has been honoured with a new award which celebrates the excellence of Connecticut residents. The English Rolling Stones legend, 81, who is from Dartford, in Kent, has owned a home ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Connecticut’s governor is honoring Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Governor Ned Lamont presented ...

Keith Richards, left, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont smile during a ceremony for the presentation of the first Governor's Award of Excellence in Westport, Conn., Wednesday, March 5 ...

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

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 ...