On July 21, 2004, the Sons and Maids, in conjunction with the Sons and Maids Youth Foundation, held their Biennial Youth Salute during the AHEPA's 82nd Annual National Convention in Miami. The Youth Salute, a ceremony that was started in 1982, acts as a showcase to honor those who have advanced the causes of Hellenism or the spirit of Hellenism.

The 2004 Youth Salute honored a Greek-American titan of business world, Angelo Tsakopoulos, Chairman and Founder of AKT Development, the largest owner and developer of land in Northern California. Beyond all of Mr. Tsakopoulos' business accolades, it was his philanthropic work that was being honored.

Foremost amongst his charitable endeavors is the Tsakopoulos Collection of Hellenic Text, the largest collection of Hellenic text in the world, which he donated to his alma mater, California State University at Sacramento. Furthermore, Mr. Tsakopoulos has donated land for schools, has raised $50 million for the California State University system, has funded the building of art galleries, museums, hospitals and senior citizen facilities and has worked closely with the American Lung Association, the United Way and the Boy Scouts just to name a few organizations.