For the second consecutive year, Communities In Schools of Puyallup (CISP) has been nominated for an annual “Rising Star” award presented by the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber presented CISP Executive Director Jan Mauk with a certificate of recognition last month and announced the organization as one of five nominees for "Nonprofit of the Year."

The award winner will be announced at the chamber’s annual Rising Star Awards Breakfast on January 14 at the Pioneer Park Pavilion.

CISP partners with the Puyallup School District to help students succeed by coordinating services such as one-on-one tutoring.

It also coordinates annual events such as March Gladness community service projects and back-to-school supply drives.