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Boyce was recognized with the Silver Buffalo Award in 1926, the first year it was awarded, for his efforts in starting the BSA.

He was the third recipient, after Baden-Powell and the Unknown Scout.

During the BSA's 50th anniversary in 1960, 15, 000 Scouts and several of Boyce's descendants gathered in Ottawa for a Boyce Memorial weekend.

Illinois governor William Stratton delivered the key address and Bridge Street was renamed Boyce Memorial Drive.

In 1985, about 2, 500 Scouts attended a 75th anniversary pilgrimage in Ottawa, attended by his last surviving child, Virginia, and the Union League of Chicago named Boyce its first Hall of Fame member.

Boyce had been a member from 1891 until he died.

On December 6, 1997, a Scouting museum opened in Ottawa.

The W. D. Boyce Council of the BSA is named in his honor.

A Pennsylvania State Historical Marker located on Boyce Campus of Community College of Allegheny County in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, recognizes his achievements to Scouting.

Not far from the marker is a county park, Boyce Park, that was named for him.

A medallion of Boyce is near the White House as part of the The Extra Mile – Points of Light Volunteer Pathway.

In 2005, the BSA introduced the William D. Boyce New Unit Organization Award, presented to the organizer of any new Scouting unit.