Chris Aronson, president of domestic distribution for Paramount Pictures, will receive the Career Achievement Award from Variety, the Southern California children's charity, for "his exemplary work in supporting and advocating for children, youth, adults and families in need."

“Chris is an admired and highly respected member of the film industry whose steadfast leadership, dedication to the industry, service to the community and commitment to philanthropy are unmatched. We are honored to recognize Chris for all he does to give back to others,” said Steve Bunnell, president of the children’s nonprofit.

Aronson oversees all domestic theatrical distribution and sales for the U.S. and Canada. He was previously president of domestic distribution for then-20th Century Fox. Aronson was EVP and general sales manager for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distribution and SVP at Rentrak, where he launched the theatrical division that provides box office data and analytics.

He is a former chairman and president of the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneer Foundation, a member of the board of directors of Lollipop Theater, and a senior member of the President's Council of Variety the Children's Charity. He is a member of the Executive Branch of the Academy and a member of the Executive Branch Executive Committee.