Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, Melissa Etheridge & More LGBTQ+ Icons to Be Honored With Elton John Impact Awards
The Elton John Impact Awards will honor six LGBTQ+ icons in 2026, including Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, and Melissa Etheridge. The awards, created by iHeartMedia and Procter & Gamble, will launch as a podcast series and feature conversations with Elton John and this year's honorees. The event aims to celebrate contributions to the LGBTQ+ community while supporting related organizations.
- ▪The Elton John Impact Awards will be launched on June 1, 2026, as a podcast series.
- ▪Honorees include musicians, actors, and a tennis legend, recognizing their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.
- ▪The awards were first introduced in 2022 and have since evolved into a podcast series celebrating LGBTQ+ trailblazers.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/elton-john-impact-awards-podcast-lgbtq-icons-chappell-roan-1236249655/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
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