Our leadership team
Meet the individuals who volunteer their time to run the Miss Worcester County Scholarship Organization. The Miss America Organization has made an important impact on each of their lives and now they are determined to give back by supporting the dreams and ambitions of young women in Worcester County.
Steve Smith
Director
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Before taking the reins of the Miss Worcester County Scholarship Organization in 2020, Steve served for 6 years on the Miss CT Board of directors, including one year as president and two as vice-president. He was also previously the Business Manager for the Miss Greater Rockville Scholarship Organization in Vernon, CT.
Steve is an award-winning photojournalist for Courant Community, a division of the Hartford Courant, and has covered pageants, including the Miss America pageant, since 2010. He also enjoys covering local and state pageants in New England, and has judged several competitions, including Miss Maine 2018 and Miss Rhode Island 2015.
Steve runs his own photography business, Steve Smith Photography, and specializes in modeling portfolio shoots, sports and special events.
Born in Springfield, Mass, and living just over the line in Enfield, CT, Steve has always considered himself to have “dual-citizenship” in both states. He also formerly worked in Worcester at the WWFX/WXLO radio cluster.
Also a realtor, Steve especially enjoys helping families find their new home.
In his spare time, Steve enjoys cycling, hiking, museums, day trips and artistic photography.
Steve strongly believes that the future of humanity relies on the empowerment of women, which fuels his support of the intelligent and motivated women of the Miss America Organization.