The 65-year-old actor will accept the honor at SOC's awards show on February 11 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, reported Variety.
SOC, an honorary society, advances the art, craft, and creative contributions of camera operators.
The event will also reveal winners from among its Camera Operator of the Year nominees.
Keaton will next be seen in the Roy Kroc biopic "The Founder". In the film, Keaton portrays the entrepreneur who built the McDonald's fast food empire.