2002 - CALIFORNIA STATE ARTS COUNCIL
 O.S.P. TOURING GRANT

To support and honor the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble for "their important contribution for preserving traditional Armenian music through out the State of California."

2002 -"HORIZON AWARD"
CITY OF FRESNO & FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL
Presented to John Chookasian as the 'ARTIST OF THE YEAR'. Presented during the 18th Annual "Horizon Awards" Ceremony and Banquet at City Hall on November 21, 2002.

2002 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
"CERTIFICATE OF HONOR"

Given by Mayor Willie Brown Jr., to the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble, on May 31, 2002. Presented in Concert at the Old First Church in San Francisco.

2001 - CITY OF FRESNO PROCLAMATION
From the City Council, designating Friday, March 30, 2002, to be "Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble Day"; throughout the City of Fresno, to honor the Chookasian Ensemble's musical
contributions to the preservation of Armenian culture
.


2001 - CITY OF FRESNO KEY TO THE CITY
Presented to John Chookasian & the Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble on March 30, 2001, during their concert performance at
California State University, Fresno.
Presented by City Council President, Mr. Henry Perea
.


2000 - CITY OF FRESNO PROCLAMATION
Naming Tuesday, April 11, 2000 to be the
"Chookasian Armenian Concert Ensemble Day" throughout the

2009 Armenian Music Awards Grammy Winner
Best Traditional Armenian Folk Music CD Album

City of Fresno, California. Presented by City Council President,
Mr. Tom Boyajian
.