Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) gave Weston resident Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones a special award this week. You saw that on News 8, but here is an extended version of what happened during the ceremony.

When Ned Lamont was a young boy, he learned about rock music by listening to the Rolling Stones. 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.

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,