: In 2026, he was a recipient of the AAMS Artistic Impact Award for his lifelong dedication to Armenian music and media.

Known affectionately as "Dzakh Harut" (Left-Handed Harout) due to his unique guitar-playing style, Pamboukjian is considered a cultural icon.

: While originally a gusan (folk-troubadour) song, Pamboukjian’s version incorporates his signature "Dzakh Harut" style—blending traditional folk with contemporary pop and rock elements that resonate with the Armenian diaspora . Harout Pamboukjian: The Voice of the Diaspora