The award recognizes his efforts on behalf of the LGBTQ community and in fighting HIV/AIDS.
Beck is set to perform at the event.
The awards are presented annually to 10 "risk-taking, mid-career artists" working in the fields of dance, film/video, music, theater and visual arts.
You won't believe the size of the cash award that comes with the prize.
Recent honorees include Sony Music Group CEO Rob Stringer and Amazon Music vp Steve Boom.
The other honorees are actress Michelle Yeoh and architect and educator Diébédo Francis Kéré.
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor "purpose & mission-driven work."
This event had been in the planning stages for months when Roundtree died Oct. 24 at age 81.
Radhika Jones, editor in chief of Vanity Fair, is among the event's honorees.
Adam Duritz and David Immerglück of Counting Crows will perform at the Nov. 8 event.
