Elijah Lemieux with the Vermont Rural Water Association (VRWA) in Essex Junction has been recognized by the EPA for his outstanding service to Vermont’s wastewater facilities and operators. He is especially known for his unique ability to teach math through commonsense, real-world scenarios and for providing one-on-one exam preparation and math review sessions at facilities. The EPA Regional Wastewater Trainer of the Year Award (Charles Conway Award) was established to recognize and honor the trainers who provide exemplary education to operators in the wastewater sector. Wastewater is a constantly evolving field, and operators are required to take many hours of training prior to becoming licensed, along with annual continuing education.