In 2012, by the decision of the Yerevan City Council, and in connection with the city's 2,794th anniversary, Mkhitaryan was awarded with the "Honorary Citizen of Yerevan" title, for his great success in football and his brilliant achievements in sports.
Pada keputusan Dewan Kota Yerevan, dan sehubungan dengan ulang tahun ke-2794 kota itu, Mkhitaryan diangkat menjadi "Warga Kehormatan Yerevan", untuk kesuksesan besar dalam hal sepak bola dan prestasi cemerlang dalam olahraga.