In the course of his life Mr Garabet has worked not only in the field of engineering, but also on construction sites of major iron and steel plants in Romania. For his outstanding efforts and achievements he was awarded an Order of Merit / brevet in 1968 by the then president of Romania.
The State of California presented Teodor Garabet with an award for his success in constructing the Jewelers Mall, which led to an enhancement of downtown Los Angeles.