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Elton John Impact Awards
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Elton John Impact Awards honors the cultural icons championing equality for everyone. Inspiration meets impact in an unforgettable celebration of voices changing the world. Hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead a series of intimate and candid conversations with Elton John, David Furnish, and six incredible honorees whose work has shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community - Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan. These awards are all about recognizing those who cleared the path for us, and the ones who are lighting the way for future generations.
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Stories of Impact: The Trevor Project (2026)
1w ago00:04:09Summary readyThe Elton John Impact Awards supports The Trevor Project for providing 24/7 crisis services to those experiencing a mental health crisis in both the US and in Mexico, and preventing suicides for LGBTQ+ young people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryStories of Impact: SAGE (2026)
1w ago00:04:10Tap to summarizeThe Elton John Impact Awards supports SAGE for their work advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Stories of Impact: Outright International (2026)
1w ago00:04:23Tap to summarizeThe Elton John Impact Awards supports Outright International for their work addressing human rights abuses and violations by advocating for changing laws and policies to help create better LGBTQ+ lives globally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Stories of Impact: National Black Justice Collective (2026)
1w ago00:04:45Tap to summarizeThe Elton John Impact Awards supports National Black Justice Collective for their work empowering Black LGBTQ+ voices, providing education, and fighting for the the liberation and equality for all people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Stories of Impact: GLAAD (2026)
1w ago00:04:32Tap to summarizeThe Elton John Impact Awards supports GLAAD for their LGBTQ advocacy that creates cultural change by working to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creating national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Stories of Impact: CenterLink (2026)
1w ago00:03:52Tap to summarizeThe Elton John Impact Awards supports CenterLink for working to aggregate resources and services that strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ+ community centers and community-based organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Stories of Impact: Elton John Aids Foundation (2026)
1w ago00:04:11Tap to summarizeThe Elton John AIDS Foundation has worked for decades fighting the AIDS epidemic by funding frontline programs all over the world, delivering healthcare, and fighting stigma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Tribute Performance: Dove Cameron (2026)
1w ago00:04:41Tap to summarizeDove Cameron performs a special tribute with a cover of Elton John's "Your Song."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Honoree: Chappell Roan (2026)
1w ago00:13:28Tap to summarizeElton John sits down with artist Chappell Roan to celebrate their shared commitment to fearless LGBTQ+ activism, connect on what it means to speak out in uncertain times, and how to celebrate and protect queer joy. Together, they share a common belief: that leading with authenticity, community, and love isn’t just powerful, it’s necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Honoree: Orville Peck (2026)
1w ago00:23:41Tap to summarizeCountry artist Orville Peck talks with Elvis Duran about identity and the unexpected power of writing deeply personal songs behind his masked persona. Through his music and platform, Orville Peck continues to champion inclusivity and inspire others to show up boldly as themselves, creating space, visibility, and healing for the LGBTQ+ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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