While Mick Jagger is obviously Keith Richards' number one collaborator, there was another artist that the Rolling Stone had an unspoken connection with.

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 Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was honored with the inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award for Excellence by Gov. Ned Lamont today at the Westport Library in Westport, CT for his contributions to the state's cultural and civic life.