An object sterilization system includes an enclosure having an access door with at least one ultraviolet emitting device supported within the enclosure. The ultraviolet emitting device(s) are for directing ultraviolet radiation on an object placed within the enclosure. A source of power is interfaced to each of the at least one ultraviolet emitting devices, operatively flowing current through each of the at least one ultraviolet emitting devices, thereby each of the at least one ultraviolet emitting device emits ultraviolet radiation for producing ozone and for sterilizing the object.