Henry George

Representative Zone for Henry George: South Queensland
ANBC Hall of Fame, Breeders Excellence Division Induction: 2004

Henry George is a passionate and dedicated budgerigar breeder with a longstanding commitment to the hobby. Known for his sharp eye for quality and a deep understanding of genetics, Henry has built a strong reputation within the budgie breeding community for producing birds of outstanding type and feather. He has the most wins at the National level of any person in Australia. In addition, Henry holds the record for seven-(7) National wins at one event, in Mandurah WA in 2015. To that end, he is arguably the most successful exhibitor ever.

With years of experience behind him, Henry continues to refine his stud through careful selection and a hands-on approach to breeding. His aviary showcases a range of vibrant colours and strong bloodlines, and his birds consistently hold their own in show cages across the country.

Henry is not only committed to developing top-quality exhibition budgerigars but also to sharing his knowledge with new breeders, helping to keep the hobby thriving for future generations. Whether at club meetings, auctions, or show days, Henry’s enthusiasm, expertise, and friendly nature make him a respected and approachable figure in the budgerigar world.

ANBC Wins

South Queensland. 22 wins, subsequent wins in 2005 (2), 2009 (2) 2010 (1), 2013 (2) 2014 (1) 2015 (7) 2016 (3), 2019 (1) Total wins 41. 4 or more Class Wins in Normal Green, Normal Blue, and Dominant Pied.

1. 1985 – Yellow faced
2. 1985 – Red Eyed
3. 1987 – Hens Class
4. 1988 – Dominant Pied (1)
5. 1989 – Dominant Pied (2)
6. 1989 – Hens Class
7. 1990 – Blue (1)
8. 1991 – Yellowfaced
9. 1993 – Blue (2)
10. 1993 – Dominant Pied (3)
11. 1994 – Red Eyed
12. 1994 – Green (1)
13. 1995 – Green (2)
14. 1995 – Lutino
15. 1996 – Blue (3)
16. 1998 – Dominant Pied (4)
17. 1999 – Dominant Pied (5)
18. 2000 – Spangle Combination
19. 2001 – Green (3)
20. 2001 – Lacewing
21. 2002 – Green (4)
22. 2002 – Clearwing
23. 2005 – Lutino
24. 2005 – Opaline AOSV
25. 2009 – Opaline
26. 2009 – Hens
27. 2010 – Grey
28. 2013 – Blue (4)
29. 2013 – Dilute
30. 2014 – Grey
31. 2015 – Green (5)
32. 2015 – Grey Green
33. 2015 – Blue (5)
34. 2015 – Violet
35. 2015 – Cinnamon wing
36. 2015 – Opaline
37. 2015 – Dominant Pied (6)
38. 2016 – Cinnamon wing
39. 2016 – Spangle Double Factor
40. 2016 – Spangle Normal
41. 2019 – Grey

Total wins 41.

ANBC Winning Birds

 

 

 

About the Hall of Fame

The ‘Breeder Excellence’ award serves to formally recognise individual breeders or partnerships who demonstrate a significant and consistent contribution to the fancy. It not only celebrates the exhibition of budgerigars of the highest standard but also acknowledges sustained dedication and exceptional achievement in the competitive sphere of the hobby. For more winners, visit the Hall of Fame page.

To qualify for induction into the Hall of Fame, Breeder Excellence Division, an exhibitor must meet one of the following criteria:

• Win seven (7) classes across any variety, or
• Win the same class on four (4) separate occasions.

Ultimately, this honour represents one of the highest forms of recognition within the Australian budgerigar fancy, celebrating those who continue to raise the bar in quality and commitment.