Legacy
- Egan was awarded as "Alaskan of the Year" in 1971, and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree the following year from the University of Alaska.
- October 8 is now William Egan Day in Alaska.
- The William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center in Anchorage is named in his honor.
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