 He is also a recipient of the Lions International Presidents' Recognition Award and the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General.In 2015, the Hubley Community Centre was named the "Estabrooks Community Hall" in Bill Estabrook's honour for his years of dedication to the community.Estabrooks ran for the nomination of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party in the riding of Timberlea-Prospect in 1998.