in august 1917 the "worker" magazine published a poem in memorial to miller. in 1922, a marble bust of her by james laurence watts was unveiled at the queensland council of unions. a statue is located in king george square in brisbane, and there is also an emma miller place located off roma street in brisbane. in 1987 the queensland council of unions established the emma miller award, which is presented each year to women who have made an outstanding contribution to their union.