On September 10, 2026, the City and County of San Francisco recognized Waukeen Q. McCoy with two Certificates of Honor, one from Mayor Daniel Lurie and one from the Board of Supervisors, presented by Supervisor Shamann Walton, celebrating his decades of work advancing civil rights, workplace equality, and justice for communities across California. The recognition joins a long record of honors, including the Champions of Justice and Equality Award and the City's declaration of September 1st as Waukeen McCoy Day.