Elton John Impact Awards

About Elton John Impact Awards

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.

Publisher

iHeartRadio and P&G

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2026

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

16 of 17 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: The Trevor Project (2026)

   This episode features The Trevor Project discussing their vital 24/7 crisis services and suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQ+ youth.

2. 

   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: SAGE (2026)

   Elton John Impact Awards celebrates SAGE's advocacy for LGBTQ+ elders, empowering them to live openly and authentically.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: Outright International (2026)

   Host Elton John and Outright International's representatives discuss their impactful work advocating for LGBTQ+ human rights and policy changes globally.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: National Black Justice Collective (2026)

   Elton John Impact Awards celebrates the National Black Justice Collective's vital work empowering Black LGBTQ+ voices and advocating for liberation and equality.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: GLAAD (2026)

   The Elton John Impact Awards celebrates GLAAD's LGBTQ advocacy, highlighting their work in creating cultural change and advancing acceptance through inclusive representation and impactful programs.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: CenterLink (2026)

   Elton John Impact Awards celebrates CenterLink's vital work connecting and strengthening LGBTQ+ community centers and organizations.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Stories of Impact: Elton John Aids Foundation (2026)

   Elton John AIDS Foundation CEO Anne Aslett shares how the foundation fights AIDS by funding global healthcare and combating stigma.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Tribute Performance: Dove Cameron (2026)

   Singer Dove Cameron delivers a heartfelt tribute performance of Elton John's "Your Song" at the Elton John Impact Awards.

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   1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Honoree: Chappell Roan (2026)

   Sir Elton John interviews artist Chappell Roan about their shared commitment to LGBTQ+ activism, speaking out, and protecting queer joy through authenticity and love.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Honoree: Orville Peck (2026)

    Country artist Orville Peck shares with Elvis Duran how his deeply personal songs and masked persona champion inclusivity and inspire bold self-expression for the LGBTQ+ community.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Honoree: Billie Jean King (2026)

    Tennis legend Billie Jean King and Billy Porter discuss a lifetime of barrier-breaking achievements and the ongoing fight for inclusion.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Honoree: Melissa Etheridge (2026)

    Rock icon Melissa Etheridge shares with Elvis Duran how her authentic coming out reshaped her career and inspired change, reflecting on her Elton John Impact Award.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Honoree: Laverne Cox (2026)

    Actress Laverne Cox and Elvis Duran discuss redefining visibility and dignity for trans people, emphasizing representation's link to real-world change.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Honoree: Jonathan Bailey (2026)

    Elton John interviews actor Jonathan Bailey about leveraging fame and his Shameless Fund for impactful activism and uplifting others.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Hear from Elton John & David Furnish (2026)

    Billy Porter interviews Elton John and David Furnish as they discuss their decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy and the Elton John AIDS Foundation's impact on ending HIV/AIDS stigma.

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    1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Elton John Impact Awards 2026

    Co-hosts Elvis Duran and Billy Porter interview honorees like Jonathan Bailey and Laverne Cox about their journeys advocating for LGBTQ+ equality and creating a more welcoming world.

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    12 May 2026

    Introducing: Elton John Impact Awards 2026

    Hear from LGBTQ+ icons Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan in this first-of-its-kind podcast series, Elton John Impact Awards! Co-hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead intimate, heartfelt, and candid conversations sharing untold stories and messages of hope for generations old and new. Elton John Impact Awards celebrates those whose work has shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community - championing equality for everyone. Inspiration meets impact in an unforgettable celebration of voices changing the world. Presented by iHeartRadio and P&G. Coming June 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Inside a recent episode

Stories of Impact: The Trevor Project (2026)

Published 1 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] My name is Jackson Budinger. My pronouns are she, her, and I am the senior director of communications at The Trevor Project. I oversee a small but very mighty team, and I've been with the organization for about five years. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ plus young people. We provide 24-7 crisis services to any LGBTQ young person experiencing a mental health crisis in both the US and in Mexico. In addition to our 24-7 crisis services, we operate several prevention programs to help reduce the number of LGBTQ young people entering a mental health crisis or a suicidal crisis in the first place. […]

Who has been a guest on Elton John Impact Awards

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• Dove Cameron
• Chappell Roan
• Orville Peck
• Billie Jean King
• Melissa Etheridge

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

38 ratings

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