The Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, presented by the Elevate Prize Foundation, honors influential individuals and groups who use their platforms to drive positive social change worldwide. Recipients are given $250,000 to advance their mission.
In 2025, Sesame Workshop received the award. Ernie, Bert, and Sesame Workshop's Sal Perez accepted it at Elevate's Make Good Famous Summit on May 19 (YouTube), while Elmo and Abby Cadabby sent a video message from the Sesame Street set to thank the Elevate Prize Foundation. (YouTube)
Other recipients have included Matt Damon, Michael J. Fox, Lizzo, Malala Yousafzai, and George Clooney.