- In 1989 Dr. Khankhanian received the Best Clinician award in Low Vision Clinic at the University of California at Berkeley.
- Best O.D. Thesis Award, 1989
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- President of San Fernando Valley Optometric Society (1996-1998)
- Education chair person San Fernando Valley Optometric Society (1994-1996)
- Member American Optometic Association
- Member Nevada Optometic Association
- President, Northern Nevada Optometric Association