Ceremony To Be Held Wednesday, March 5, at The Westport Library

3/03/2025

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that legendary guitarist, longtime Connecticut resident, founding member of the world-renowned rock band the Rolling Stones, and community philanthropist Keith Richards will be the first recipient of the Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence – a prestigious new honor celebrating Connecticut residents who epitomize the state’s core values of creativity, resourcefulness, passion, dynamism, and generosity.

The honor will be presented to Richards during a ceremony that will be held at The Westport Library on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Due to the space limitations of the intimate venue and anticipated interest, this event is open to invited guests and media only. The library will be closed from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the ceremony.


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Congratulations to him!

Keith has always loved reading, even in his bad old days, so the setting is appropriate.

Congrats K.R.

We've come a long way since "Would you let your sister marry one".

Lovely!

Next tour’s merch: Keith Richards bookmark!

That' not such a bad idea...I'd buy one

[and I don't normally do merch at all ]

People forget that the easiest way to meet a Rolling Stone is to have a Mobile Library, pull up outside their residence, play the "Ice Cream Tune" and voila you'll have a Rolling Stone in your Van

In essence Books are their thing

TunesMusic of course, but how do you think they got the lyrics

I wonder if Keith shows up.

'community philanthropist'? What has he done for this community?

Didn't know he could play the philanthrop .

A bit of piano , yes, but....

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'community philanthropist'? What has he done for this community?

Read the article

"A Connecticut resident since 1985, Richards is being honored for his deep commitment to supporting the local community. Through his generosity and dedication to organizations like SPHERE, which enhances the lives of adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which provides meaningful employment through the magic of film, Richards has used his influence to uplift and empower others. Richards has also been an advocate for arts, education, and accessibility initiatives throughout the state, further exemplifying his dedication to making a lasting impact."

The other side of Keith. Very cool. Even cooler he is quit about it.

Gold Rings on Keith for this!!

i thought folks were not supposed to say he is a resident of anyplace for taxes purposes

Westport is a nice affluent town on the Long Island Sound.Near his home.Paul Newman used to live there.Maybe that’s where he docks his boat.

a prestigious new honor celebrating Connecticut residents who epitomize the state’s core values of creativity, resourcefulness, passion, dynamism, and generosity... and Head , Heart and Balls!

I managed to get my Editor into the event, so stay tuned to Goldmine Magazine online for a report. www.goldminemag.com

Sounds to me like Ned is a massive fan who made up this award and gave it to KR just so he could get to meet his idol. And who can blame him.

With CT Governor Ned Lamont

Aww he looks pretty honored

as a fellow resident of Connecticut I could not be more Happy.

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that was great thanks

he genuinely looked and sounded honored

so cool

Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents

By DAVE COLLINS
March 5, 2025



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Devil to angel in half a lifetime ...


...there's hope for us all

That ornament around his neck is bit gaudy, no?

Congratulations, though!

The basic view in Sweden, and I guess all Nordic countries, used to be that society shouldn't be dependent on hand outs from the very rich. Now that has changed due to neoliberalism and the dismantling of the welfare state. In the US, I guess, that kind om mindset has never existed. Anyway, good on Keith.