Tennis legend Billie Jean King sits down with Billy Porter to reflect on a lifetime of breaking barriers, from equal pay in sports to LGBTQ+ advocacy, and why the fight for inclusion is far from over. King shares why progress requires persistence and how she supports today’s generation role in pushing forward.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King sits down with Billy Porter to reflect on a lifetime of breaking barriers, from equal pay in sports to LGBTQ+ advocacy, and why the fight for inclusion is far from over. King shares why progress requires persistence and how she supports today&rsquo;s generation role in pushing forward.

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.

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.

Elton John Impact Awards

Honoree: Billie Jean King (2026)

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The 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. 

The 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.&nbsp;

Stories of Impact: The Trevor Project (2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6e597534-78d5-4651-a88e-b45100f6ef88/transcript

The Elton John Impact Awards supports SAGE for their work advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically.

The Elton John Impact Awards supports SAGE for their work advocating for policies, services, and resources that empower LGBTQ+ elders to live openly and authentically.

Stories of Impact: SAGE (2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/db57bd40-d561-4bd3-8d27-b45100f6c7a2/transcript

The 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. 

The 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.&nbsp;

Stories of Impact: Outright International (2026)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e73380a1-827b-4d6a-9cd1-b45100f691ec/transcript

Honoree: Billie Jean King (2026)

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