Semi-finalist 2016, 4th runner-up 2015, 3rd runner-up 2014, 2nd runner-up 2013, 2nd runner-up Miss AZ Teen USA 2012
A native of Phoenix, Nicole Smith was crowned Miss Arizona USA on 19 November 2017 and represented Arizona at the Miss USA 2018 pageant in Shreveport, Louisiana. Nicole works as a makeup artist and photographer. She has remained very close to her Miss Arizona USA family as a volunteer and supporter.
Nicole Smith is an entrepreneur and trailblazer with a passion for encouraging others. Diagnosed with ADD at the age of 8, she spent most of her school years teaching herself how to learn. Deciding that a traditional four year college was not for her, she instead chose a path where she could channel her creativity. Working with business owners and mentors she was able to establish her unique beauty brand. When Nicole is not making others look and feel beautiful, she spends her time with family, and her 6 rescue dogs.
The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Nicole’s state pageant photos.
Lights, camera, action! Professional photoshoots are one of the perks that comes from winning a title.
There’s nothing better than watching a contestant progress from year to year! Nicole was 2nd runner-up to Alexa Zellers at Miss Arizona Teen USA 2012 then competed for four years in the Miss pageant before she won. She was 2nd runner-up to Rachel Massie at Miss Arizona USA 2013, 3rd runner-up to Jordan Wessel in 2014, 4th runner-up to Maureen Montagne in 2015 and a semi-finalist in 2016.
All beautiful things must come to an end, no matter how bittersweet. See Nicole’s farewell walk and other candids from the weekend she crowned her successor Savannah Wix as Miss Arizona USA 2019.
Winning a state title is a sisterhood for life. Here are Nicole’s “after the crown” photos.
